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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.94, 4,096.56 and 881.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.94, 4,096.56 and 881.91 is: 1,322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.94 : 4,096.56 = 881.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.94/4,096.56 = 881.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.94x = 4,096.56 × 881.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.94x = 3,612,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,800.54/2,730.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.92

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