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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.80, 3,658.98 and 880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.80, 3,658.98 and 880.44 is: 1,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.80 : 3,658.98 = 880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.80/3,658.98 = 880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.80x = 3,658.98 × 880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.80x = 3,221,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,512.35/2,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.86

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