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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.78, 4,652.12 and 880.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.78, 4,652.12 and 880.76 is: 1,320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.78 : 4,652.12 = 880.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.78/4,652.12 = 880.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.78x = 4,652.12 × 880.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.78x = 4,097,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,415.04/3,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.99

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