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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.56, 4,241.60 and 880.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.56, 4,241.60 and 880.04 is: 1,320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.56 : 4,241.60 = 880.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.56/4,241.60 = 880.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.56x = 4,241.60 × 880.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.56x = 3,732,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,777.66/2,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.14

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