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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.92, 3,541.52 and 880.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.92, 3,541.52 and 880.94 is: 1,320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.92 : 3,541.52 = 880.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.92/3,541.52 = 880.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.92x = 3,541.52 × 880.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.92x = 3,119,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,866.63/2,362.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.34

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