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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.17, 3,512.30 and 881.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.17, 3,512.30 and 881.01 is: 1,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.17 : 3,512.30 = 881.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.17/3,512.30 = 881.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.17x = 3,512.30 × 881.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.17x = 3,094,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,367.02/2,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.72

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