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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.76, 3,510.80 and 880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.76, 3,510.80 and 880.74 is: 1,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.76 : 3,510.80 = 880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.76/3,510.80 = 880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.76x = 3,510.80 × 880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.76x = 3,092,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,101.99/2,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.42

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