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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.48, 4,398.24 and 880

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.48, 4,398.24 and 880 is: 1,319.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.48 : 4,398.24 = 880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.48/4,398.24 = 880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.48x = 4,398.24 × 880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.48x = 3,870,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,451.20/2,932.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.86

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