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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.60, 3,511.88 and 880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.60, 3,511.88 and 880.72 is: 1,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.60 : 3,511.88 = 880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.60/3,511.88 = 880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.60x = 3,511.88 × 880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.60x = 3,092,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,982.95/2,341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.88

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