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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618, 5,427 and 882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618, 5,427 and 882 is: 1,323

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618 : 5,427 = 882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618/5,427 = 882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618x = 5,427 × 882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618x = 4,786,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,614/3,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323

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