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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.58, 3,399.77 and 880.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.58, 3,399.77 and 880.81 is: 1,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.58 : 3,399.77 = 880.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.58/3,399.77 = 880.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.58x = 3,399.77 × 880.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.58x = 2,994,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,545.12/2,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.59

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