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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.09, 3,668.37 and 885.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.09, 3,668.37 and 885.82 is: 1,329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.09 : 3,668.37 = 885.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.09/3,668.37 = 885.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.09x = 3,668.37 × 885.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.09x = 3,249,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,515.51/2,445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.00

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