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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.22, 3,919.83 and 881.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.22, 3,919.83 and 881.85 is: 1,322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.22 : 3,919.83 = 881.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.22/3,919.83 = 881.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.22x = 3,919.83 × 881.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.22x = 3,456,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,682.49/2,613.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.77

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