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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.32, 4,441.81 and 881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.32, 4,441.81 and 881.34 is: 1,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.32 : 4,441.81 = 881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.32/4,441.81 = 881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.32x = 4,441.81 × 881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.32x = 3,914,744.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,744.83/2,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.96

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