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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.56, 3,508.67 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.56, 3,508.67 and 880.68 is: 1,320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.56 : 3,508.67 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.56/3,508.67 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.56x = 3,508.67 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.56x = 3,090,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,015.50/2,340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.20

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