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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.90, 3,575.30 and 844.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.90, 3,575.30 and 844.90 is: 1,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.90 : 3,575.30 = 844.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.90/3,575.30 = 844.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.90x = 3,575.30 × 844.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.90x = 3,020,770.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,770.97/2,383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.16

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