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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.41, 3,917.01 and 880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.41, 3,917.01 and 880.04 is: 1,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.41 : 3,917.01 = 880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.41/3,917.01 = 880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.41x = 3,917.01 × 880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.41x = 3,447,105.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,105.90/2,611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.02

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