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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.08, 3,051.76 and 880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.08, 3,051.76 and 880 is: 1,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.08 : 3,051.76 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.08/3,051.76 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.08x = 3,051.76 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.08x = 2,685,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,548.80/2,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.63

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