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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.30, 3,919.06 and 880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.30, 3,919.06 and 880.92 is: 1,321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.30 : 3,919.06 = 880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.30/3,919.06 = 880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.30x = 3,919.06 × 880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.30x = 3,452,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,378.34/2,612.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.59

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