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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.96, 3,607.56 and 843.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.96, 3,607.56 and 843.98 is: 1,266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.96 : 3,607.56 = 843.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.96/3,607.56 = 843.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.96x = 3,607.56 × 843.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.96x = 3,044,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,699.41/2,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.53

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