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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.33, 4,441.19 and 880.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.33, 4,441.19 and 880.35 is: 1,320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.33 : 4,441.19 = 880.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.33/4,441.19 = 880.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.33x = 4,441.19 × 880.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.33x = 3,909,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,801.62/2,960.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.73

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