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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.80, 3,171.49 and 881.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.80, 3,171.49 and 881.51 is: 1,321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.80 : 3,171.49 = 881.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.80/3,171.49 = 881.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.80x = 3,171.49 × 881.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.80x = 2,795,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,700.15/2,115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.34

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