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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.25, 3,660.43 and 880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.25, 3,660.43 and 880.38 is: 1,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.25 : 3,660.43 = 880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.25/3,660.43 = 880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.25x = 3,660.43 × 880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.25x = 3,222,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,569.36/2,440.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.59

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