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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.20, 3,660.60 and 879.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.20, 3,660.60 and 879.96 is: 1,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.20 : 3,660.60 = 879.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.20/3,660.60 = 879.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.20x = 3,660.60 × 879.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.20x = 3,221,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,181.58/2,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.05

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