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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.80, 4,834.20 and 882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.80, 4,834.20 and 882.80 is: 1,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.80 : 4,834.20 = 882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.80/4,834.20 = 882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.80x = 4,834.20 × 882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.80x = 4,267,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,631.76/3,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.20

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