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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.06, 3,054.09 and 881.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.06, 3,054.09 and 881.54 is: 1,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.06 : 3,054.09 = 881.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.06/3,054.09 = 881.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.06x = 3,054.09 × 881.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.06x = 2,692,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,302.50/2,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.31

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