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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.20, 3,170.70 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.20, 3,170.70 and 880.52 is: 1,321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.20 : 3,170.70 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.20/3,170.70 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.20x = 3,170.70 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.20x = 2,791,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,864.76/2,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.78

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