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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.35, 4,443.48 and 882.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.35, 4,443.48 and 882.34 is: 1,323.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.35 : 4,443.48 = 882.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.35/4,443.48 = 882.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.35x = 4,443.48 × 882.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.35x = 3,920,649.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,649.03/2,962.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.49

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