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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.31, 3,952.52 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.31, 3,952.52 and 880.32 is: 1,320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.31 : 3,952.52 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.31/3,952.52 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.31x = 3,952.52 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.31x = 3,479,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,478.00/2,635.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.33

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