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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.24, 3,400.72 and 880.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.24, 3,400.72 and 880.40 is: 1,319.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.24 : 3,400.72 = 880.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.24/3,400.72 = 880.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.24x = 3,400.72 × 880.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.24x = 2,994,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,000.19/2,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.97

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