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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.25, 3,635.42 and 884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.25, 3,635.42 and 884.25 is: 1,326.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.25 : 3,635.42 = 884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.25/3,635.42 = 884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.25x = 3,635.42 × 884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.25x = 3,214,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,615.71/2,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.57

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