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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 3,171.71 and 881.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 3,171.71 and 881.94 is: 1,322.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 3,171.71 = 881.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/3,171.71 = 881.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 3,171.71 × 881.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 2,797,244.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,244.26/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.95

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