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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.59, 3,660.15 and 881.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.59, 3,660.15 and 881.23 is: 1,321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.59 : 3,660.15 = 881.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.59/3,660.15 = 881.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.59x = 3,660.15 × 881.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.59x = 3,225,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,433.98/2,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.04

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