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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.50, 3,268.17 and 880.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.50, 3,268.17 and 880.62 is: 1,320.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.50 : 3,268.17 = 880.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.50/3,268.17 = 880.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.50x = 3,268.17 × 880.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.50x = 2,878,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,015.87/2,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.49

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