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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.75, 4,402.17 and 882.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.75, 4,402.17 and 882.75 is: 1,324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.75 : 4,402.17 = 882.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.75/4,402.17 = 882.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.75x = 4,402.17 × 882.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.75x = 3,886,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,015.57/2,934.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.14

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