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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.04, 3,511.98 and 880.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.04, 3,511.98 and 880.08 is: 1,319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.04 : 3,511.98 = 880.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.04/3,511.98 = 880.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.04x = 3,511.98 × 880.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.04x = 3,090,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,823.36/2,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.71

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