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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.07, 4,245.20 and 882.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.07, 4,245.20 and 882.22 is: 1,323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.07 : 4,245.20 = 882.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.07/4,245.20 = 882.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.07x = 4,245.20 × 882.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.07x = 3,745,200.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,200.34/2,830.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.36

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