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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,223.38, 4,834.19 and 882.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,223.38, 4,834.19 and 882.82 is: 1,323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,223.38 : 4,834.19 = 882.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,223.38/4,834.19 = 882.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,223.38x = 4,834.19 × 882.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,223.38x = 4,267,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,699.58/3,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.98

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