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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.27, 3,661.18 and 880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.27, 3,661.18 and 880.26 is: 1,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.27 : 3,661.18 = 880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.27/3,661.18 = 880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.27x = 3,661.18 × 880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.27x = 3,222,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,779.33/2,440.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.67

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