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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.64, 3,661.38 and 881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.64, 3,661.38 and 881.04 is: 1,321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.64 : 3,661.38 = 881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.64/3,661.38 = 881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.64x = 3,661.38 × 881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.64x = 3,225,822.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,822.24/2,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.17

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