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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.98, 3,662.37 and 881.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.98, 3,662.37 and 881.10 is: 1,321.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.98 : 3,662.37 = 881.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.98/3,662.37 = 881.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.98x = 3,662.37 × 881.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.98x = 3,226,914.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,914.21/2,440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.97

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