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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.34, 3,667.28 and 885.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.34, 3,667.28 and 885.98 is: 1,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.34 : 3,667.28 = 885.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.34/3,667.28 = 885.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.34x = 3,667.28 × 885.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.34x = 3,249,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,249,136.73/2,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.16

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