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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.41, 3,169.20 and 880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.41, 3,169.20 and 880.40 is: 1,320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.41 : 3,169.20 = 880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.41/3,169.20 = 880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.41x = 3,169.20 × 880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.41x = 2,790,163.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,163.68/2,112.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.84

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