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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.10, 3,784.96 and 880.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.10, 3,784.96 and 880.44 is: 1,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.10 : 3,784.96 = 880.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.10/3,784.96 = 880.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.10x = 3,784.96 × 880.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.10x = 3,332,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,417.09/2,524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.24

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