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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.34, 3,659.79 and 880.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.34, 3,659.79 and 880.98 is: 1,320.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.34 : 3,659.79 = 880.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.34/3,659.79 = 880.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.34x = 3,659.79 × 880.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.34x = 3,224,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,201.79/2,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.67

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