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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.16, 3,513.01 and 880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.16, 3,513.01 and 880.20 is: 1,320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.16 : 3,513.01 = 880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.16/3,513.01 = 880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.16x = 3,513.01 × 880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.16x = 3,092,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,151.40/2,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.78

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