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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.94, 4,094.96 and 881.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.94, 4,094.96 and 881.22 is: 1,321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.94 : 4,094.96 = 881.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.94/4,094.96 = 881.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.94x = 4,094.96 × 881.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.94x = 3,608,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,560.65/2,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.85

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