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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.66, 3,919.56 and 881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.66, 3,919.56 and 881.88 is: 1,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.66 : 3,919.56 = 881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.66/3,919.56 = 881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.66x = 3,919.56 × 881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.66x = 3,456,581.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,581.57/2,613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.51

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