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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.72, 4,130.85 and 880.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.72, 4,130.85 and 880.14 is: 1,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.72 : 4,130.85 = 880.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.72/4,130.85 = 880.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.72x = 4,130.85 × 880.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.72x = 3,635,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,726.32/2,754.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.82

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