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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.82, 3,666.36 and 884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.82, 3,666.36 and 884.40 is: 1,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.82 : 3,666.36 = 884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.82/3,666.36 = 884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.82x = 3,666.36 × 884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.82x = 3,242,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,528.78/2,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.29

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