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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.33, 5,163.66 and 1,881.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.33, 5,163.66 and 1,881.27 is: 2,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.33 : 5,163.66 = 1,881.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.33/5,163.66 = 1,881.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.33x = 5,163.66 × 1,881.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.33x = 9,714,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,714,238.65/3,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.82

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