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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.56, 3,605.45 and 842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.56, 3,605.45 and 842.56 is: 1,264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.56 : 3,605.45 = 842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.56/3,605.45 = 842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.56x = 3,605.45 × 842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.56x = 3,037,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,807.95/2,402.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.40

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