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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.59, 3,170.34 and 880.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.59, 3,170.34 and 880.98 is: 1,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.59 : 3,170.34 = 880.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.59/3,170.34 = 880.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.59x = 3,170.34 × 880.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.59x = 2,792,994.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,994.24/2,113.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.44

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