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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.51, 3,665.68 and 884.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.51, 3,665.68 and 884.45 is: 1,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.51 : 3,665.68 = 884.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.51/3,665.68 = 884.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.51x = 3,665.68 × 884.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.51x = 3,242,117.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,117.63/2,444.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.28

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