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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.65, 4,244.90 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.65, 4,244.90 and 882 is: 1,323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.65 : 4,244.90 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.65/4,244.90 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.65x = 4,244.90 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.65x = 3,743,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743,997.39/2,829.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.13

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