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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.77, 3,459.12 and 844.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.77, 3,459.12 and 844.89 is: 1,267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.77 : 3,459.12 = 844.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.77/3,459.12 = 844.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.77x = 3,459.12 × 844.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.77x = 2,922,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,575.90/2,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.51

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