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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.44, 3,511.36 and 881.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.44, 3,511.36 and 881.92 is: 1,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.44 : 3,511.36 = 881.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.44/3,511.36 = 881.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.44x = 3,511.36 × 881.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.44x = 3,096,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,738.61/2,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.58

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