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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.74, 3,668.99 and 885.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.74, 3,668.99 and 885.58 is: 1,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.74 : 3,668.99 = 885.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.74/3,668.99 = 885.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.74x = 3,668.99 × 885.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.74x = 3,249,175.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,175.55/2,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.50

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