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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.74, 3,458.58 and 844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.74, 3,458.58 and 844.68 is: 1,267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.74 : 3,458.58 = 844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.74/3,458.58 = 844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.74x = 3,458.58 × 844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.74x = 2,921,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,393.35/2,305.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.01

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