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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.72, 3,668.58 and 884.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.72, 3,668.58 and 884.85 is: 1,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.72 : 3,668.58 = 884.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.72/3,668.58 = 884.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.72x = 3,668.58 × 884.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.72x = 3,246,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,143.01/2,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.28

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