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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.77, 4,834.16 and 882.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.77, 4,834.16 and 882.79 is: 1,324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.77 : 4,834.16 = 882.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.77/4,834.16 = 882.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.77x = 4,834.16 × 882.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.77x = 4,267,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,533.63/3,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.18

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