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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.29, 3,690.47 and 880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.29, 3,690.47 and 880.26 is: 1,320.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.29 : 3,690.47 = 880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.29/3,690.47 = 880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.29x = 3,690.47 × 880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.29x = 3,248,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,573.12/2,460.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.40

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