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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,667.32 and 885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,667.32 and 885 is: 1,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,667.32 = 885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,667.32 = 885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,667.32 × 885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 3,245,578.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,578.20/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.30

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