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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.68, 4,243.76 and 880.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.68, 4,243.76 and 880.92 is: 1,321.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.68 : 4,243.76 = 880.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.68/4,243.76 = 880.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.68x = 4,243.76 × 880.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.68x = 3,738,413.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,413.06/2,828.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.61

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