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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.91, 4,093.35 and 880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.91, 4,093.35 and 880.29 is: 1,320.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.91 : 4,093.35 = 880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.91/4,093.35 = 880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.91x = 4,093.35 × 880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.91x = 3,603,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,335.07/2,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.43

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