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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.82, 3,577.61 and 884.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.82, 3,577.61 and 884.35 is: 1,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.82 : 3,577.61 = 884.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.82/3,577.61 = 884.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.82x = 3,577.61 × 884.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.82x = 3,163,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,859.40/2,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.11

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