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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.56, 3,051.72 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.56, 3,051.72 and 880.52 is: 1,320.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.56 : 3,051.72 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.56/3,051.72 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.56x = 3,051.72 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.56x = 2,687,100.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,100.49/2,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.08

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