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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113, 3,168.96 and 881.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113, 3,168.96 and 881.53 is: 1,322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113 : 3,168.96 = 881.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113/3,168.96 = 881.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113x = 3,168.96 × 881.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113x = 2,793,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,533.31/2,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.07

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