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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.92, 3,918.46 and 880.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.92, 3,918.46 and 880.50 is: 1,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.92 : 3,918.46 = 880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.92/3,918.46 = 880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.92x = 3,918.46 × 880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.92x = 3,450,204.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,204.03/2,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.95

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