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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.14, 4,093.66 and 880.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.14, 4,093.66 and 880.28 is: 1,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.14 : 4,093.66 = 880.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.14/4,093.66 = 880.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.14x = 4,093.66 × 880.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.14x = 3,603,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,567.02/2,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.40

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