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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.44, 3,458.64 and 844.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.44, 3,458.64 and 844.62 is: 1,267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.44 : 3,458.64 = 844.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.44/3,458.64 = 844.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.44x = 3,458.64 × 844.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.44x = 2,921,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,236.52/2,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.11

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