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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.49, 3,787.37 and 881.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.49, 3,787.37 and 881.06 is: 1,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.49 : 3,787.37 = 881.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.49/3,787.37 = 881.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.49x = 3,787.37 × 881.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.49x = 3,336,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,876.87/2,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.80

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