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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.58, 3,294.23 and 880.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.58, 3,294.23 and 880.33 is: 1,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.58 : 3,294.23 = 880.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.58/3,294.23 = 880.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.58x = 3,294.23 × 880.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.58x = 2,900,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,005.09/2,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.24

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