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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.07, 3,170.41 and 881.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.07, 3,170.41 and 881.16 is: 1,321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.07 : 3,170.41 = 881.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.07/3,170.41 = 881.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.07x = 3,170.41 × 881.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.07x = 2,793,638.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,638.48/2,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.45

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