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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.83, 4,243.28 and 881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.83, 4,243.28 and 881.07 is: 1,321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.83 : 4,243.28 = 881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.83/4,243.28 = 881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.83x = 4,243.28 × 881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.83x = 3,738,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,622.30/2,828.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.62

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