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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.74, 4,094.04 and 881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.74, 4,094.04 and 881.02 is: 1,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.74 : 4,094.04 = 881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.74/4,094.04 = 881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.74x = 4,094.04 × 881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.74x = 3,606,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,931.12/2,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.35

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