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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.50, 3,050.25 and 880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.50, 3,050.25 and 880.06 is: 1,320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.50 : 3,050.25 = 880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.50/3,050.25 = 880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.50x = 3,050.25 × 880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.50x = 2,684,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,403.02/2,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.09

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