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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,420.13, 3,630.74 and 881.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,420.13, 3,630.74 and 881.13 is: 1,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,420.13 : 3,630.74 = 881.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,420.13/3,630.74 = 881.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,420.13x = 3,630.74 × 881.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,420.13x = 3,199,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,153.94/2,420.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.89

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