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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.46, 3,457.30 and 844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.46, 3,457.30 and 844.84 is: 1,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.46 : 3,457.30 = 844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.46/3,457.30 = 844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.46x = 3,457.30 × 844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.46x = 2,920,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,865.33/2,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.48

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