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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.59, 3,052.97 and 880.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.59, 3,052.97 and 880.25 is: 1,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.59 : 3,052.97 = 880.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.59/3,052.97 = 880.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.59x = 3,052.97 × 880.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.59x = 2,687,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,372.44/2,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.84

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