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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.16, 3,167.67 and 881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.16, 3,167.67 and 881.42 is: 1,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.16 : 3,167.67 = 881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.16/3,167.67 = 881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.16x = 3,167.67 × 881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.16x = 2,792,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,047.69/2,113.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.27

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