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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.87, 3,665.99 and 884.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.87, 3,665.99 and 884.80 is: 1,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.87 : 3,665.99 = 884.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.87/3,665.99 = 884.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.87x = 3,665.99 × 884.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.87x = 3,243,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,667.95/2,443.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.27

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