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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.76, 3,170.55 and 880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.76, 3,170.55 and 880.16 is: 1,320.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.76 : 3,170.55 = 880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.76/3,170.55 = 880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.76x = 3,170.55 × 880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.76x = 2,790,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,591.29/2,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.83

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