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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424, 3,636.06 and 885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424, 3,636.06 and 885 is: 1,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424 : 3,636.06 = 885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424/3,636.06 = 885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424x = 3,636.06 × 885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424x = 3,217,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,913.10/2,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.52

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