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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.24, 3,924.78 and 885.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.24, 3,924.78 and 885.64 is: 1,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.24 : 3,924.78 = 885.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.24/3,924.78 = 885.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.24x = 3,924.78 × 885.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.24x = 3,475,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,475,942.16/2,617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.09

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