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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,065.40, 3,098.84 and 880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,065.40, 3,098.84 and 880.04 is: 1,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,065.40 : 3,098.84 = 880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,065.40/3,098.84 = 880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,065.40x = 3,098.84 × 880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,065.40x = 2,727,103.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,103.15/2,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.38

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