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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.96, 2,433.41 and 881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.96, 2,433.41 and 881.42 is: 1,322.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.96 : 2,433.41 = 881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.96/2,433.41 = 881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.96x = 2,433.41 × 881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.96x = 2,144,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,842.97/1,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.38

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