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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,007.36, 3,011.13 and 881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,007.36, 3,011.13 and 881.55 is: 1,322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,007.36 : 3,011.13 = 881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,007.36/3,011.13 = 881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,007.36x = 3,011.13 × 881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,007.36x = 2,654,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654,461.65/2,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.36

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