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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.91, 3,400.26 and 880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.91, 3,400.26 and 880.08 is: 1,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.91 : 3,400.26 = 880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.91/3,400.26 = 880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.91x = 3,400.26 × 880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.91x = 2,992,500.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,500.82/2,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.50

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