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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.52, 3,054 and 881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.52, 3,054 and 881.36 is: 1,322.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.52 : 3,054 = 881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.52/3,054 = 881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.52x = 3,054 × 881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.52x = 2,691,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,673.44/2,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.35

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