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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.95, 3,171.74 and 881.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.95, 3,171.74 and 881.03 is: 1,321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.95 : 3,171.74 = 881.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.95/3,171.74 = 881.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.95x = 3,171.74 × 881.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.95x = 2,794,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,398.09/2,113.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.88

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