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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.02, 4,442.34 and 881.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.02, 4,442.34 and 881.66 is: 1,322.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.02 : 4,442.34 = 881.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.02/4,442.34 = 881.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.02x = 4,442.34 × 881.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.02x = 3,916,633.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,916,633.48/2,962.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.28

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