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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.98, 3,954.27 and 881.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.98, 3,954.27 and 881.21 is: 1,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.98 : 3,954.27 = 881.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.98/3,954.27 = 881.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.98x = 3,954.27 × 881.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.98x = 3,484,552.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,552.15/2,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.92

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