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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.67, 3,917.49 and 881.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.67, 3,917.49 and 881.51 is: 1,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.67 : 3,917.49 = 881.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.67/3,917.49 = 881.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.67x = 3,917.49 × 881.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.67x = 3,453,306.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,306.61/2,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.26

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