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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.87, 3,458.50 and 844.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.87, 3,458.50 and 844.83 is: 1,267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.87 : 3,458.50 = 844.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.87/3,458.50 = 844.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.87x = 3,458.50 × 844.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.87x = 2,921,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,842.44/2,305.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.13

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