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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.78, 3,457.16 and 844.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.78, 3,457.16 and 844.35 is: 1,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.78 : 3,457.16 = 844.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.78/3,457.16 = 844.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.78x = 3,457.16 × 844.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.78x = 2,919,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,053.05/2,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.52

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