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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.40, 3,456.60 and 844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.40, 3,456.60 and 844.60 is: 1,266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.40 : 3,456.60 = 844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.40/3,456.60 = 844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.40x = 3,456.60 × 844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.40x = 2,919,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,444.36/2,304.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.90

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