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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.06, 3,507.92 and 880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.06, 3,507.92 and 880.18 is: 1,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.06 : 3,507.92 = 880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.06/3,507.92 = 880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.06x = 3,507.92 × 880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.06x = 3,087,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,601.03/2,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.45

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