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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.58, 3,667.32 and 884.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.58, 3,667.32 and 884.61 is: 1,327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.58 : 3,667.32 = 884.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.58/3,667.32 = 884.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.58x = 3,667.32 × 884.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.58x = 3,244,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,147.95/2,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.08

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