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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.63, 3,457.87 and 844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.63, 3,457.87 and 844.76 is: 1,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.63 : 3,457.87 = 844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.63/3,457.87 = 844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.63x = 3,457.87 × 844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.63x = 2,921,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,070.26/2,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.38

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