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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.40, 4,448.05 and 885.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.40, 4,448.05 and 885.41 is: 1,328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.40 : 4,448.05 = 885.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.40/4,448.05 = 885.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.40x = 4,448.05 × 885.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.40x = 3,938,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,323.50/2,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.09

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