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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.80, 3,669.44 and 886.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.80, 3,669.44 and 886.61 is: 1,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.80 : 3,669.44 = 886.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.80/3,669.44 = 886.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.80x = 3,669.44 × 886.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.80x = 3,253,339.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253,339.42/2,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.63

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