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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.26, 4,133.13 and 881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.26, 4,133.13 and 881.43 is: 1,322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.26 : 4,133.13 = 881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.26/4,133.13 = 881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.26x = 4,133.13 × 881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.26x = 3,643,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,064.78/2,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.22

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