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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.51, 3,660.81 and 880.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.51, 3,660.81 and 880.63 is: 1,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.51 : 3,660.81 = 880.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.51/3,660.81 = 880.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.51x = 3,660.81 × 880.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.51x = 3,223,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,807.76/2,440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.96

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