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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.08, 3,920.16 and 881.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.08, 3,920.16 and 881.84 is: 1,322.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.08 : 3,920.16 = 881.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.08/3,920.16 = 881.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.08x = 3,920.16 × 881.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.08x = 3,456,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,953.89/2,613.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.94

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