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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.60, 3,694.26 and 881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.60, 3,694.26 and 881.20 is: 1,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.60 : 3,694.26 = 881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.60/3,694.26 = 881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.60x = 3,694.26 × 881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.60x = 3,255,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,381.91/2,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.93

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