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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.91, 3,667.65 and 885.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.91, 3,667.65 and 885.85 is: 1,328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.91 : 3,667.65 = 885.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.91/3,667.65 = 885.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.91x = 3,667.65 × 885.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.91x = 3,248,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,987.75/2,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.33

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