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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.50, 3,953.22 and 880.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.50, 3,953.22 and 880.62 is: 1,320.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.50 : 3,953.22 = 880.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.50/3,953.22 = 880.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.50x = 3,953.22 × 880.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.50x = 3,481,284.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,284.60/2,635.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.92

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