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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.44, 3,637.44 and 886.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.44, 3,637.44 and 886.56 is: 1,329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.44 : 3,637.44 = 886.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.44/3,637.44 = 886.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.44x = 3,637.44 × 886.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.44x = 3,224,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,808.81/2,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.58

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