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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.02, 3,785.28 and 880.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.02, 3,785.28 and 880.26 is: 1,320.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.02 : 3,785.28 = 880.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.02/3,785.28 = 880.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.02x = 3,785.28 × 880.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.02x = 3,332,030.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,030.57/2,524.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.13

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