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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.01, 4,094.34 and 880.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.01, 4,094.34 and 880.41 is: 1,320.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.01 : 4,094.34 = 880.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.01/4,094.34 = 880.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.01x = 4,094.34 × 880.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.01x = 3,604,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,697.88/2,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.88

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