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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.81, 3,402.07 and 881.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.81, 3,402.07 and 881.08 is: 1,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.81 : 3,402.07 = 881.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.81/3,402.07 = 881.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.81x = 3,402.07 × 881.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.81x = 2,997,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,485.13/2,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.17

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