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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.98, 3,486.32 and 844.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.98, 3,486.32 and 844.14 is: 1,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.98 : 3,486.32 = 844.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.98/3,486.32 = 844.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.98x = 3,486.32 × 844.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.98x = 2,942,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,954.18/2,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.80

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