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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.06, 4,398.81 and 880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.06, 4,398.81 and 880.06 is: 1,320.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.06 : 4,398.81 = 880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.06/4,398.81 = 880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.06x = 4,398.81 × 880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.06x = 3,871,216.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871,216.73/2,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.31

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