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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.40, 3,512.09 and 880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.40, 3,512.09 and 880.16 is: 1,320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.40 : 3,512.09 = 880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.40/3,512.09 = 880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.40x = 3,512.09 × 880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.40x = 3,091,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,185.77/2,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.23

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