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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.98, 3,512.84 and 881.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.98, 3,512.84 and 881.01 is: 1,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.98 : 3,512.84 = 881.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.98/3,512.84 = 881.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.98x = 3,512.84 × 881.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.98x = 3,094,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,842.76/2,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.46

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