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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.85, 3,605.95 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.85, 3,605.95 and 843.68 is: 1,265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.85 : 3,605.95 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.85/3,605.95 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.85x = 3,605.95 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.85x = 3,042,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,267.90/2,403.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.58

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