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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.47, 4,242.71 and 880.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.47, 4,242.71 and 880.68 is: 1,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.47 : 4,242.71 = 880.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.47/4,242.71 = 880.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.47x = 4,242.71 × 880.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.47x = 3,736,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,452.83/2,828.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.01

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