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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.95, 4,095.60 and 881.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.95, 4,095.60 and 881.26 is: 1,322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.95 : 4,095.60 = 881.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.95/4,095.60 = 881.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.95x = 4,095.60 × 881.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.95x = 3,609,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,288.46/2,729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.11

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