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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.77, 3,782.94 and 880.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.77, 3,782.94 and 880.41 is: 1,319.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.77 : 3,782.94 = 880.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.77/3,782.94 = 880.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.77x = 3,782.94 × 880.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.77x = 3,330,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,538.21/2,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.15

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