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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.85, 3,456.66 and 844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.85, 3,456.66 and 844.01 is: 1,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.85 : 3,456.66 = 844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.85/3,456.66 = 844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.85x = 3,456.66 × 844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.85x = 2,917,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,455.61/2,304.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.79

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