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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.55, 4,243.26 and 881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.55, 4,243.26 and 881.19 is: 1,321.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.55 : 4,243.26 = 881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.55/4,243.26 = 881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.55x = 4,243.26 × 881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.55x = 3,739,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,118.28/2,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.92

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