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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.77, 4,245.06 and 882.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.77, 4,245.06 and 882.13 is: 1,323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.77 : 4,245.06 = 882.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.77/4,245.06 = 882.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.77x = 4,245.06 × 882.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.77x = 3,744,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,694.78/2,829.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.32

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