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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.92, 5,272.25 and 882.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.92, 5,272.25 and 882.44 is: 1,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.92 : 5,272.25 = 882.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.92/5,272.25 = 882.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.92x = 5,272.25 × 882.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.92x = 4,652,456.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,456.37/3,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.63

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