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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.82, 3,783.03 and 880.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.82, 3,783.03 and 880.46 is: 1,319.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.82 : 3,783.03 = 880.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.82/3,783.03 = 880.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.82x = 3,783.03 × 880.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.82x = 3,330,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,806.59/2,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.23

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