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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.22, 3,604.20 and 843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.22, 3,604.20 and 843.24 is: 1,264.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.22 : 3,604.20 = 843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.22/3,604.20 = 843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.22x = 3,604.20 × 843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.22x = 3,039,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,215.96/2,404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.12

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