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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.25, 3,661.38 and 881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.25, 3,661.38 and 881.06 is: 1,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.25 : 3,661.38 = 881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.25/3,661.38 = 881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.25x = 3,661.38 × 881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.25x = 3,225,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,877.16/2,441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.40

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