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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.37, 3,666.75 and 885.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.37, 3,666.75 and 885.30 is: 1,328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.37 : 3,666.75 = 885.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.37/3,666.75 = 885.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.37x = 3,666.75 × 885.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.37x = 3,246,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,173.78/2,444.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.02

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