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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.36, 4,094.65 and 880.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.36, 4,094.65 and 880.57 is: 1,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.36 : 4,094.65 = 880.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.36/4,094.65 = 880.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.36x = 4,094.65 × 880.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.36x = 3,605,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,605,632.17/2,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.05

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