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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.72, 3,401.48 and 880.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.72, 3,401.48 and 880.90 is: 1,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.72 : 3,401.48 = 880.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.72/3,401.48 = 880.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.72x = 3,401.48 × 880.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.72x = 2,996,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,363.73/2,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.73

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