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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.94, 4,443.69 and 881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.94, 4,443.69 and 881.96 is: 1,323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.94 : 4,443.69 = 881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.94/4,443.69 = 881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.94x = 4,443.69 × 881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.94x = 3,919,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,156.83/2,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.17

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