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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.06, 4,095.77 and 881.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.06, 4,095.77 and 881.15 is: 1,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.06 : 4,095.77 = 881.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.06/4,095.77 = 881.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.06x = 4,095.77 × 881.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.06x = 3,608,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,962.85/2,730.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.94

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