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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.52, 3,512.41 and 880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.52, 3,512.41 and 880.88 is: 1,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.52 : 3,512.41 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.52/3,512.41 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.52x = 3,512.41 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.52x = 3,093,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,996.91/2,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.80

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