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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.58, 3,541.76 and 880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.58, 3,541.76 and 880.70 is: 1,321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.58 : 3,541.76 = 880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.58/3,541.76 = 880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.58x = 3,541.76 × 880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.58x = 3,119,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,119,228.03/2,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.38

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