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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.67, 3,541.20 and 880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.67, 3,541.20 and 880.29 is: 1,320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.67 : 3,541.20 = 880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.67/3,541.20 = 880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.67x = 3,541.20 × 880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.67x = 3,117,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,282.95/2,360.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.51

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