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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.80, 3,511.80 and 880.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.80, 3,511.80 and 880.16 is: 1,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.80 : 3,511.80 = 880.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.80/3,511.80 = 880.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.80x = 3,511.80 × 880.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.80x = 3,090,945.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,945.89/2,341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.90

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