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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.47, 4,610.22 and 882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.47, 4,610.22 and 882.03 is: 1,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.47 : 4,610.22 = 882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.47/4,610.22 = 882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.47x = 4,610.22 × 882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.47x = 4,066,352.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,352.35/3,073.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.05

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