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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,050.96, 3,074.28 and 880.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,050.96, 3,074.28 and 880.60 is: 1,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,050.96 : 3,074.28 = 880.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,050.96/3,074.28 = 880.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,050.96x = 3,074.28 × 880.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,050.96x = 2,707,210.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,210.97/2,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.97

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