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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.19, 3,513.48 and 880.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.19, 3,513.48 and 880.95 is: 1,321.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.19 : 3,513.48 = 880.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.19/3,513.48 = 880.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.19x = 3,513.48 × 880.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.19x = 3,095,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,200.21/2,342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.50

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