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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.92, 3,511.90 and 880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.92, 3,511.90 and 880.08 is: 1,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.92 : 3,511.90 = 880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.92/3,511.90 = 880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.92x = 3,511.90 × 880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.92x = 3,090,748.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,748.55/2,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.32

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