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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.72, 4,133.85 and 882.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.72, 4,133.85 and 882.14 is: 1,322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.72 : 4,133.85 = 882.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.72/4,133.85 = 882.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.72x = 4,133.85 × 882.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.72x = 3,646,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,634.44/2,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.82

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