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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.04, 4,095.46 and 880.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.04, 4,095.46 and 880.54 is: 1,320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.04 : 4,095.46 = 880.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.04/4,095.46 = 880.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.04x = 4,095.46 × 880.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.04x = 3,606,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,207.21/2,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.94

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