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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.64, 4,607.52 and 880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.64, 4,607.52 and 880.44 is: 1,320.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.64 : 4,607.52 = 880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.64/4,607.52 = 880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.64x = 4,607.52 × 880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.64x = 4,056,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,644.91/3,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.68

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