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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.37, 3,659.24 and 880.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.37, 3,659.24 and 880.30 is: 1,320.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.37 : 3,659.24 = 880.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.37/3,659.24 = 880.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.37x = 3,659.24 × 880.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.37x = 3,221,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,228.97/2,439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.52

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