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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.62, 3,401.62 and 880.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.62, 3,401.62 and 880.18 is: 1,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.62 : 3,401.62 = 880.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.62/3,401.62 = 880.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.62x = 3,401.62 × 880.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.62x = 2,994,037.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,037.89/2,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.93

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