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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.38, 3,662.70 and 881.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.38, 3,662.70 and 881.32 is: 1,322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.38 : 3,662.70 = 881.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.38/3,662.70 = 881.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.38x = 3,662.70 × 881.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.38x = 3,228,010.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,010.76/2,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.21

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