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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.64, 3,487.30 and 844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.64, 3,487.30 and 844.80 is: 1,266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.64 : 3,487.30 = 844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.64/3,487.30 = 844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.64x = 3,487.30 × 844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.64x = 2,946,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,071.04/2,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.78

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