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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.08, 3,918.66 and 880.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.08, 3,918.66 and 880.84 is: 1,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.08 : 3,918.66 = 880.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.08/3,918.66 = 880.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.08x = 3,918.66 × 880.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.08x = 3,451,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,451,712.47/2,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.44

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