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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.27, 4,245.81 and 882.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.27, 4,245.81 and 882.63 is: 1,324.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.27 : 4,245.81 = 882.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.27/4,245.81 = 882.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.27x = 4,245.81 × 882.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.27x = 3,747,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,479.28/2,830.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.07

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