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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.17, 3,915.24 and 880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.17, 3,915.24 and 880.01 is: 1,320.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.17 : 3,915.24 = 880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.17/3,915.24 = 880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.17x = 3,915.24 × 880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.17x = 3,445,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,430.78/2,610.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.00

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