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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.24, 3,918.72 and 881.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.24, 3,918.72 and 881.12 is: 1,321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.24 : 3,918.72 = 881.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.24/3,918.72 = 881.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.24x = 3,918.72 × 881.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.24x = 3,452,862.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,862.57/2,612.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.80

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