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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.70, 3,168.36 and 881.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.70, 3,168.36 and 881.82 is: 1,321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.70 : 3,168.36 = 881.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.70/3,168.36 = 881.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.70x = 3,168.36 × 881.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.70x = 2,793,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,923.22/2,113.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.82

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