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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.66, 4,447.12 and 885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.66, 4,447.12 and 885.12 is: 1,327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.66 : 4,447.12 = 885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.66/4,447.12 = 885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.66x = 4,447.12 × 885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.66x = 3,936,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,250.98/2,965.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.28

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