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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.67, 3,512.36 and 880.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.67, 3,512.36 and 880.72 is: 1,321.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.67 : 3,512.36 = 880.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.67/3,512.36 = 880.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.67x = 3,512.36 × 880.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.67x = 3,093,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,399.12/2,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.03

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