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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,655.98, 5,483.91 and 882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,655.98, 5,483.91 and 882.62 is: 1,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,655.98 : 5,483.91 = 882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,655.98/5,483.91 = 882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,655.98x = 5,483.91 × 882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,655.98x = 4,840,208.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,208.64/3,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.92

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