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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.47, 4,245.72 and 882.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.47, 4,245.72 and 882.51 is: 1,323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.47 : 4,245.72 = 882.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.47/4,245.72 = 882.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.47x = 4,245.72 × 882.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.47x = 3,746,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746,890.36/2,830.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.77

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