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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.67, 3,457.79 and 844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.67, 3,457.79 and 844.93 is: 1,267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.67 : 3,457.79 = 844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.67/3,457.79 = 844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.67x = 3,457.79 × 844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.67x = 2,921,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,593.77/2,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.14

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