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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.08, 3,635.04 and 884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.08, 3,635.04 and 884 is: 1,325.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.08 : 3,635.04 = 884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.08/3,635.04 = 884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.08x = 3,635.04 × 884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.08x = 3,213,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,375.36/2,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.61

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