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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.92, 3,456.80 and 844.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.92, 3,456.80 and 844.04 is: 1,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.92 : 3,456.80 = 844.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.92/3,456.80 = 844.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.92x = 3,456.80 × 844.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.92x = 2,917,677.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,677.47/2,305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.30

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