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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.92, 3,820.46 and 881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.92, 3,820.46 and 881.21 is: 1,321.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.92 : 3,820.46 = 881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.92/3,820.46 = 881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.92x = 3,820.46 × 881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.92x = 3,366,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,604.05/2,547.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.32

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