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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.44, 3,952.74 and 880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.44, 3,952.74 and 880.29 is: 1,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.44 : 3,952.74 = 880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.44/3,952.74 = 880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.44x = 3,952.74 × 880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.44x = 3,479,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,557.49/2,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.29

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