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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.50, 3,918.14 and 880.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.50, 3,918.14 and 880.14 is: 1,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.50 : 3,918.14 = 880.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.50/3,918.14 = 880.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.50x = 3,918.14 × 880.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.50x = 3,448,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,511.74/2,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.51

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