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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.93, 3,662.13 and 881.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.93, 3,662.13 and 881.73 is: 1,322.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.93 : 3,662.13 = 881.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.93/3,662.13 = 881.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.93x = 3,662.13 × 881.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.93x = 3,228,988.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,988.59/2,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.31

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