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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.38, 3,662.64 and 881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.38, 3,662.64 and 881.96 is: 1,322.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.38 : 3,662.64 = 881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.38/3,662.64 = 881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.38x = 3,662.64 × 881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.38x = 3,230,297.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230,297.56/2,442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.60

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