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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.85, 4,244.78 and 882.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.85, 4,244.78 and 882.06 is: 1,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.85 : 4,244.78 = 882.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.85/4,244.78 = 882.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.85x = 4,244.78 × 882.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.85x = 3,744,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,744,150.65/2,829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.09

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