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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.68, 3,915.99 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.68, 3,915.99 and 880.52 is: 1,320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.68 : 3,915.99 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.68/3,915.99 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.68x = 3,915.99 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.68x = 3,448,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,107.51/2,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.77

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