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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.33, 3,075.67 and 880.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.33, 3,075.67 and 880.39 is: 1,320.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.33 : 3,075.67 = 880.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.33/3,075.67 = 880.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.33x = 3,075.67 × 880.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.33x = 2,707,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,776.76/2,050.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.65

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