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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.93, 3,513.20 and 881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.93, 3,513.20 and 881.06 is: 1,321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.93 : 3,513.20 = 881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.93/3,513.20 = 881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.93x = 3,513.20 × 881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.93x = 3,095,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,318.02/2,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.13

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