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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.47, 3,606.95 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.47, 3,606.95 and 844.41 is: 1,266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.47 : 3,606.95 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.47/3,606.95 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.47x = 3,606.95 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.47x = 3,045,744.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,744.65/2,404.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.70

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