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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.84, 2,964.96 and 881.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.84, 2,964.96 and 881.11 is: 1,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.84 : 2,964.96 = 881.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.84/2,964.96 = 881.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.84x = 2,964.96 × 881.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.84x = 2,612,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,455.91/1,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.20

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