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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.74, 3,607.29 and 844.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.74, 3,607.29 and 844.86 is: 1,267.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.74 : 3,607.29 = 844.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.74/3,607.29 = 844.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.74x = 3,607.29 × 844.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.74x = 3,047,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,655.03/2,404.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.35

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