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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.95, 4,094.23 and 880.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.95, 4,094.23 and 880.03 is: 1,320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.95 : 4,094.23 = 880.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.95/4,094.23 = 880.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.95x = 4,094.23 × 880.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.95x = 3,603,043.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,043.03/2,728.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.30

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