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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.12, 3,577.62 and 844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.12, 3,577.62 and 844.92 is: 1,267.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.12 : 3,577.62 = 844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.12/3,577.62 = 844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.12x = 3,577.62 × 844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.12x = 3,022,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,802.69/2,384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.89

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