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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.84, 3,053.64 and 881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.84, 3,053.64 and 881.44 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.84 : 3,053.64 = 881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.84/3,053.64 = 881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.84x = 3,053.64 × 881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.84x = 2,691,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,600.44/2,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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