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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.59, 3,668.69 and 885.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.59, 3,668.69 and 885.13 is: 1,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.59 : 3,668.69 = 885.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.59/3,668.69 = 885.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.59x = 3,668.69 × 885.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.59x = 3,247,260.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,260.62/2,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.80

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