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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.44, 4,401.67 and 882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.44, 4,401.67 and 882.44 is: 1,323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.44 : 4,401.67 = 882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.44/4,401.67 = 882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.44x = 4,401.67 × 882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.44x = 3,884,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,209.67/2,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.66

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