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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.71, 4,880.42 and 881.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.71, 4,880.42 and 881.88 is: 1,322.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.71 : 4,880.42 = 881.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.71/4,880.42 = 881.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.71x = 4,880.42 × 881.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.71x = 4,303,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,940.38/3,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.78

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