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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.16, 3,918.60 and 881.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.16, 3,918.60 and 881.28 is: 1,322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.16 : 3,918.60 = 881.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.16/3,918.60 = 881.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.16x = 3,918.60 × 881.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.16x = 3,453,383.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,383.81/2,612.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.04

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