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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.72, 3,670.02 and 885.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.72, 3,670.02 and 885.56 is: 1,328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.72 : 3,670.02 = 885.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.72/3,670.02 = 885.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.72x = 3,670.02 × 885.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.72x = 3,250,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250,022.91/2,445.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.86

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