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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.07, 3,607.72 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.07, 3,607.72 and 844.08 is: 1,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.07 : 3,607.72 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.07/3,607.72 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.07x = 3,607.72 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.07x = 3,045,200.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,200.08/2,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.69

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