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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.72, 3,170.98 and 880.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.72, 3,170.98 and 880.46 is: 1,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.72 : 3,170.98 = 880.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.72/3,170.98 = 880.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.72x = 3,170.98 × 880.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.72x = 2,791,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,921.05/2,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.86

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