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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.41, 3,167.98 and 881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.41, 3,167.98 and 881.50 is: 1,321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.41 : 3,167.98 = 881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.41/3,167.98 = 881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.41x = 3,167.98 × 881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.41x = 2,792,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,574.37/2,113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.36

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