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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.11, 3,606.03 and 844.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.11, 3,606.03 and 844.20 is: 1,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.11 : 3,606.03 = 844.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.11/3,606.03 = 844.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.11x = 3,606.03 × 844.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.11x = 3,044,210.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,210.53/2,404.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.25

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