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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.32, 3,668.46 and 885.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.32, 3,668.46 and 885.44 is: 1,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.32 : 3,668.46 = 885.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.32/3,668.46 = 885.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.32x = 3,668.46 × 885.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.32x = 3,248,201.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,201.22/2,445.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.33

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