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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.04, 3,055.29 and 881.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.04, 3,055.29 and 881.79 is: 1,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.04 : 3,055.29 = 881.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.04/3,055.29 = 881.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.04x = 3,055.29 × 881.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.04x = 2,694,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,124.17/2,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.22

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