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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.94, 3,952.60 and 880.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.94, 3,952.60 and 880.34 is: 1,320.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.94 : 3,952.60 = 880.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.94/3,952.60 = 880.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.94x = 3,952.60 × 880.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.94x = 3,479,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,607.72/2,635.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.07

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