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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.46, 3,660 and 880.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.46, 3,660 and 880.38 is: 1,319.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.46 : 3,660 = 880.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.46/3,660 = 880.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.46x = 3,660 × 880.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.46x = 3,222,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,190.80/2,441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.78

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