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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.66, 3,267.75 and 881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.66, 3,267.75 and 881.42 is: 1,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.66 : 3,267.75 = 881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.66/3,267.75 = 881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.66x = 3,267.75 × 881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.66x = 2,880,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,260.21/2,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.82

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