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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.47, 3,953.81 and 880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.47, 3,953.81 and 880.34 is: 1,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.47 : 3,953.81 = 880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.47/3,953.81 = 880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.47x = 3,953.81 × 880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.47x = 3,480,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,697.10/2,635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.71

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