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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.80 and 880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.30, 3,169.80 and 880.26 is: 1,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.30 : 3,169.80 = 880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.30/3,169.80 = 880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.30x = 3,169.80 × 880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.30x = 2,790,248.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,248.15/2,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.33

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