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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.72, 3,293.58 and 880.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.72, 3,293.58 and 880.07 is: 1,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.72 : 3,293.58 = 880.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.72/3,293.58 = 880.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.72x = 3,293.58 × 880.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.72x = 2,898,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,580.95/2,195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.11

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