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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 3,169.33 and 880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 3,169.33 and 880.88 is: 1,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 3,169.33 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/3,169.33 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 3,169.33 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 2,791,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,781.36/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.36

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