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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.46, 3,168.48 and 881.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.46, 3,168.48 and 881.80 is: 1,321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.46 : 3,168.48 = 881.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.46/3,168.48 = 881.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.46x = 3,168.48 × 881.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.46x = 2,793,965.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,965.66/2,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.99

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