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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.76, 3,917.91 and 880.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.76, 3,917.91 and 880.52 is: 1,320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.76 : 3,917.91 = 880.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.76/3,917.91 = 880.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.76x = 3,917.91 × 880.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.76x = 3,449,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,798.11/2,611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.87

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