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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.58, 3,077.96 and 1,880.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.58, 3,077.96 and 1,880.07 is: 2,589.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.58 : 3,077.96 = 1,880.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.58/3,077.96 = 1,880.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.58x = 3,077.96 × 1,880.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.58x = 5,786,780.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,786,780.26/2,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.65

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