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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.99, 4,243.48 and 881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.99, 4,243.48 and 881.19 is: 1,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.99 : 4,243.48 = 881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.99/4,243.48 = 881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.99x = 4,243.48 × 881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.99x = 3,739,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,322.10/2,828.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.79

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