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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,964.38, 4,447.43 and 884.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,964.38, 4,447.43 and 884.43 is: 1,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,964.38 : 4,447.43 = 884.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,964.38/4,447.43 = 884.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,964.38x = 4,447.43 × 884.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,964.38x = 3,933,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,436.09/2,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.90

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