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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.71, 3,917.84 and 880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.71, 3,917.84 and 880.34 is: 1,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.71 : 3,917.84 = 880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.71/3,917.84 = 880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.71x = 3,917.84 × 880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.71x = 3,449,007.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,007.27/2,611.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.59

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