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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.08, 3,635.46 and 885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.08, 3,635.46 and 885 is: 1,326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.08 : 3,635.46 = 885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.08/3,635.46 = 885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.08x = 3,635.46 × 885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.08x = 3,217,382.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,382.10/2,425.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.71

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