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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.91, 3,665.12 and 884.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.91, 3,665.12 and 884.55 is: 1,326.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.91 : 3,665.12 = 884.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.91/3,665.12 = 884.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.91x = 3,665.12 × 884.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.91x = 3,241,977.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,977.47/2,444.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.01

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