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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.72, 4,243.08 and 880.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.72, 4,243.08 and 880.93 is: 1,321.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.72 : 4,243.08 = 880.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.72/4,243.08 = 880.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.72x = 4,243.08 × 880.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.72x = 3,737,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,737,856.46/2,828.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.40

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