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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.29, 4,094.52 and 880.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.29, 4,094.52 and 880.51 is: 1,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.29 : 4,094.52 = 880.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.29/4,094.52 = 880.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.29x = 4,094.52 × 880.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.29x = 3,605,265.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,265.81/2,729.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.95

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