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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.66, 3,458.82 and 844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.66, 3,458.82 and 844.46 is: 1,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.66 : 3,458.82 = 844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.66/3,458.82 = 844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.66x = 3,458.82 × 844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.66x = 2,920,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,835.14/2,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.81

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