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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.11, 3,668.40 and 885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.11, 3,668.40 and 885.92 is: 1,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.11 : 3,668.40 = 885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.11/3,668.40 = 885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.11x = 3,668.40 × 885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.11x = 3,249,890.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,890.59/2,446.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.60

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