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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.70, 3,512.63 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.70, 3,512.63 and 880.52 is: 1,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.70 : 3,512.63 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.70/3,512.63 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.70x = 3,512.63 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.70x = 3,092,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,919.00/2,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.80

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