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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.72, 3,659.88 and 880.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.72, 3,659.88 and 880.64 is: 1,320.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.72 : 3,659.88 = 880.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.72/3,659.88 = 880.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.72x = 3,659.88 × 880.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.72x = 3,223,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,036.72/2,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.53

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