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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.61, 4,318.76 and 1,401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.61, 4,318.76 and 1,401.19 is: 2,100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.61 : 4,318.76 = 1,401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.61/4,318.76 = 1,401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.61x = 4,318.76 × 1,401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.61x = 6,051,396.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,051,396.03/2,881.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.01

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