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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.75, 4,441.85 and 881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.75, 4,441.85 and 881.19 is: 1,321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.75 : 4,441.85 = 881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.75/4,441.85 = 881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.75x = 4,441.85 × 881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.75x = 3,914,113.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,113.80/2,961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.55

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