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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.81, 3,074.80 and 880.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.81, 3,074.80 and 880.17 is: 1,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.81 : 3,074.80 = 880.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.81/3,074.80 = 880.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.81x = 3,074.80 × 880.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.81x = 2,706,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,346.72/2,049.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.29

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