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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,477.08, 5,215.62 and 880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,477.08, 5,215.62 and 880.01 is: 1,320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,477.08 : 5,215.62 = 880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,477.08/5,215.62 = 880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,477.08x = 5,215.62 × 880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,477.08x = 4,589,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,797.76/3,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.02

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