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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.92, 3,916.32 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.92, 3,916.32 and 880.32 is: 1,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.92 : 3,916.32 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.92/3,916.32 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.92x = 3,916.32 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.92x = 3,447,614.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,614.82/2,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.95

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