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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704, 4,056.12 and 880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704, 4,056.12 and 880 is: 1,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704 : 4,056.12 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704/4,056.12 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704x = 4,056.12 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704x = 3,569,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,385.60/2,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.04

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