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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.17, 4,245.21 and 882.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.17, 4,245.21 and 882.48 is: 1,323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.17 : 4,245.21 = 882.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.17/4,245.21 = 882.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.17x = 4,245.21 × 882.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.17x = 3,746,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,312.92/2,830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.71

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