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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.51, 3,169.41 and 880.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.51, 3,169.41 and 880.33 is: 1,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.51 : 3,169.41 = 880.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.51/3,169.41 = 880.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.51x = 3,169.41 × 880.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.51x = 2,790,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,126.71/2,113.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.14

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