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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.76, 3,667.50 and 884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.76, 3,667.50 and 884.88 is: 1,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.76 : 3,667.50 = 884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.76/3,667.50 = 884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.76x = 3,667.50 × 884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.76x = 3,245,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,297.40/2,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.45

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