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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181, 3,272.22 and 881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181, 3,272.22 and 881.76 is: 1,322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181 : 3,272.22 = 881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181/3,272.22 = 881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181x = 3,272.22 × 881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181x = 2,885,312.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,885,312.71/2,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.93

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