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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.52, 3,486.17 and 844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.52, 3,486.17 and 844.40 is: 1,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.52 : 3,486.17 = 844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.52/3,486.17 = 844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.52x = 3,486.17 × 844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.52x = 2,943,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,704.52/2,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.83

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