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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.39, 4,282.40 and 880.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.39, 4,282.40 and 880.74 is: 1,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.39 : 4,282.40 = 880.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.39/4,282.40 = 880.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.39x = 4,282.40 × 880.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.39x = 3,771,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,680.98/2,855.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.90

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