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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.03, 4,877.85 and 880.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.03, 4,877.85 and 880.07 is: 1,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.03 : 4,877.85 = 880.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.03/4,877.85 = 880.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.03x = 4,877.85 × 880.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.03x = 4,292,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,844.45/3,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.05

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