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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.56, 4,095.93 and 881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.56, 4,095.93 and 881.70 is: 1,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.56 : 4,095.93 = 881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.56/4,095.93 = 881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.56x = 4,095.93 × 881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.56x = 3,611,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,381.48/2,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.58

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