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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.78, 4,402.14 and 882.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.78, 4,402.14 and 882.78 is: 1,324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.78 : 4,402.14 = 882.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.78/4,402.14 = 882.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.78x = 4,402.14 × 882.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.78x = 3,886,121.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,121.15/2,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.16

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