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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.61, 3,456.90 and 844.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.61, 3,456.90 and 844.38 is: 1,265.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.61 : 3,456.90 = 844.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.61/3,456.90 = 844.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.61x = 3,456.90 × 844.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.61x = 2,918,937.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,937.22/2,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.47

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