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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.76, 3,786.27 and 880.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.76, 3,786.27 and 880.32 is: 1,320.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.76 : 3,786.27 = 880.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.76/3,786.27 = 880.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.76x = 3,786.27 × 880.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.76x = 3,333,105.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,105.87/2,523.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.69

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