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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.52, 3,574.68 and 844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.52, 3,574.68 and 844.52 is: 1,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.52 : 3,574.68 = 844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.52/3,574.68 = 844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.52x = 3,574.68 × 844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.52x = 3,018,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,888.75/2,383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.57

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