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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.15, 3,268.89 and 880.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.15, 3,268.89 and 880.10 is: 1,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.15 : 3,268.89 = 880.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.15/3,268.89 = 880.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.15x = 3,268.89 × 880.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.15x = 2,876,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,933.74/2,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.61

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