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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.41, 3,166.49 and 880.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.41, 3,166.49 and 880.50 is: 1,319.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.41 : 3,166.49 = 880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.41/3,166.49 = 880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.41x = 3,166.49 × 880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.41x = 2,788,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,090.04/2,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.87

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