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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.32, 3,786.46 and 880.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.32, 3,786.46 and 880.86 is: 1,321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.32 : 3,786.46 = 880.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.32/3,786.46 = 880.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.32x = 3,786.46 × 880.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.32x = 3,335,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,335,341.16/2,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.28

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