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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.36, 3,605.21 and 843.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.36, 3,605.21 and 843.18 is: 1,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.36 : 3,605.21 = 843.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.36/3,605.21 = 843.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.36x = 3,605.21 × 843.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.36x = 3,039,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,840.97/2,403.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.83

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