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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.83, 4,095.38 and 881.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.83, 4,095.38 and 881.54 is: 1,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.83 : 4,095.38 = 881.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.83/4,095.38 = 881.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.83x = 4,095.38 × 881.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.83x = 3,610,216.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,216.40/2,730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.02

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