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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.86, 3,630.21 and 880.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.86, 3,630.21 and 880.50 is: 1,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.86 : 3,630.21 = 880.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.86/3,630.21 = 880.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.86x = 3,630.21 × 880.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.86x = 3,196,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,399.91/2,419.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.90

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