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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.44, 4,440.69 and 880.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.44, 4,440.69 and 880.39 is: 1,320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.44 : 4,440.69 = 880.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.44/4,440.69 = 880.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.44x = 4,440.69 × 880.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.44x = 3,909,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,527.97/2,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.59

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