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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.32, 4,321.98 and 801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.32, 4,321.98 and 801.24 is: 1,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.32 : 4,321.98 = 801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.32/4,321.98 = 801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.32x = 4,321.98 × 801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.32x = 3,462,943.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462,943.26/2,881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.86

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