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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.89, 3,171.03 and 881.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.89, 3,171.03 and 881.98 is: 1,323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.89 : 3,171.03 = 881.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.89/3,171.03 = 881.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.89x = 3,171.03 × 881.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.89x = 2,796,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,785.04/2,113.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.05

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