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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.79, 3,077.02 and 881.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.79, 3,077.02 and 881.47 is: 1,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.79 : 3,077.02 = 881.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.79/3,077.02 = 881.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.79x = 3,077.02 × 881.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.79x = 2,712,296.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,296.41/2,051.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.92

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