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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.88, 3,170.18 and 880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.88, 3,170.18 and 880.06 is: 1,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.88 : 3,170.18 = 880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.88/3,170.18 = 880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.88x = 3,170.18 × 880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.88x = 2,789,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,948.61/2,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.45

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