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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.93, 4,442.94 and 881.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.93, 4,442.94 and 881.90 is: 1,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.93 : 4,442.94 = 881.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.93/4,442.94 = 881.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.93x = 4,442.94 × 881.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.93x = 3,918,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,206.57/2,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.86

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