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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.37, 3,512.49 and 880.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.37, 3,512.49 and 880.49 is: 1,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.37 : 3,512.49 = 880.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.37/3,512.49 = 880.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.37x = 3,512.49 × 880.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.37x = 3,092,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,694.76/2,342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.33

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