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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.35, 3,668.93 and 885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.35, 3,668.93 and 885.29 is: 1,328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.35 : 3,668.93 = 885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.35/3,668.93 = 885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.35x = 3,668.93 × 885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.35x = 3,248,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,044.27/2,445.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.26

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