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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.11, 3,605.72 and 844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.11, 3,605.72 and 844.24 is: 1,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.11 : 3,605.72 = 844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.11/3,605.72 = 844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.11x = 3,605.72 × 844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.11x = 3,044,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,093.05/2,403.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.73

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