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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.49, 3,660.66 and 880.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.49, 3,660.66 and 880.20 is: 1,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.49 : 3,660.66 = 880.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.49/3,660.66 = 880.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.49x = 3,660.66 × 880.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.49x = 3,222,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,112.93/2,440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.28

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