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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.96, 3,631.85 and 881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.96, 3,631.85 and 881.88 is: 1,322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.96 : 3,631.85 = 881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.96/3,631.85 = 881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.96x = 3,631.85 × 881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.96x = 3,202,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,855.88/2,421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.42

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