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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.48, 3,668.22 and 885.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.48, 3,668.22 and 885.69 is: 1,328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.48 : 3,668.22 = 885.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.48/3,668.22 = 885.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.48x = 3,668.22 × 885.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.48x = 3,248,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,905.77/2,445.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.54

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