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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,832.64, 4,249.42 and 884.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,832.64, 4,249.42 and 884.44 is: 1,326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,832.64 : 4,249.42 = 884.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,832.64/4,249.42 = 884.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,832.64x = 4,249.42 × 884.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,832.64x = 3,758,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,357.02/2,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.80

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