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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.64, 3,660.84 and 880.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.64, 3,660.84 and 880.88 is: 1,320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.64 : 3,660.84 = 880.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.64/3,660.84 = 880.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.64x = 3,660.84 × 880.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.64x = 3,224,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,760.74/2,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.74

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