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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.30, 3,669.08 and 885.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.30, 3,669.08 and 885.94 is: 1,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.30 : 3,669.08 = 885.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.30/3,669.08 = 885.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.30x = 3,669.08 × 885.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.30x = 3,250,584.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,584.74/2,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.32

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