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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.58, 3,168.09 and 880.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.58, 3,168.09 and 880.66 is: 1,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.58 : 3,168.09 = 880.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.58/3,168.09 = 880.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.58x = 3,168.09 × 880.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.58x = 2,790,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,010.14/2,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.04

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