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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.51, 3,512.40 and 880.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.51, 3,512.40 and 880.54 is: 1,320.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.51 : 3,512.40 = 880.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.51/3,512.40 = 880.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.51x = 3,512.40 × 880.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.51x = 3,092,808.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,808.70/2,341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.86

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