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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.02, 3,510.81 and 880.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.02, 3,510.81 and 880.86 is: 1,321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.02 : 3,510.81 = 880.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.02/3,510.81 = 880.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.02x = 3,510.81 × 880.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.02x = 3,092,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,532.10/2,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.02

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