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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.37, 4,095.41 and 881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.37, 4,095.41 and 881.45 is: 1,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.37 : 4,095.41 = 881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.37/4,095.41 = 881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.37x = 4,095.41 × 881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.37x = 3,609,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,899.14/2,730.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.13

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