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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.78, 3,268.50 and 880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.78, 3,268.50 and 880.20 is: 1,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.78 : 3,268.50 = 880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.78/3,268.50 = 880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.78x = 3,268.50 × 880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.78x = 2,876,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,933.70/2,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.43

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