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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.84, 3,918.08 and 880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.84, 3,918.08 and 880 is: 1,320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.84 : 3,918.08 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.84/3,918.08 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.84x = 3,918.08 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.84x = 3,447,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,910.40/2,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.11

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