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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.06, 4,443.12 and 882.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.06, 4,443.12 and 882.10 is: 1,323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.06 : 4,443.12 = 882.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.06/4,443.12 = 882.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.06x = 4,443.12 × 882.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.06x = 3,919,276.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,276.15/2,962.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.16

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