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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.46, 4,440.08 and 880.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.46, 4,440.08 and 880.43 is: 1,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.46 : 4,440.08 = 880.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.46/4,440.08 = 880.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.46x = 4,440.08 × 880.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.46x = 3,909,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,175.23/2,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.46

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