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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.63, 4,244.91 and 881.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.63, 4,244.91 and 881.44 is: 1,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.63 : 4,244.91 = 881.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.63/4,244.91 = 881.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.63x = 4,244.91 × 881.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.63x = 3,741,633.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,633.47/2,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.30

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