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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.66, 4,448.43 and 885.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.66, 4,448.43 and 885.67 is: 1,328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.66 : 4,448.43 = 885.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.66/4,448.43 = 885.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.66x = 4,448.43 × 885.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.66x = 3,939,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,829.88/2,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.48

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