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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.24, 3,954.72 and 880.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.24, 3,954.72 and 880.66 is: 1,321.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.24 : 3,954.72 = 880.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.24/3,954.72 = 880.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.24x = 3,954.72 × 880.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.24x = 3,482,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,763.72/2,636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.11

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