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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830.89, 4,246.25 and 882.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830.89, 4,246.25 and 882.57 is: 1,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830.89 : 4,246.25 = 882.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830.89/4,246.25 = 882.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830.89x = 4,246.25 × 882.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830.89x = 3,747,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,608.45/2,830.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.83

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