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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.50, 3,668.25 and 885.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.50, 3,668.25 and 885.21 is: 1,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.50 : 3,668.25 = 885.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.50/3,668.25 = 885.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.50x = 3,668.25 × 885.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.50x = 3,247,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,181.78/2,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.82

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