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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.87, 3,607.67 and 845.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.87, 3,607.67 and 845.07 is: 1,267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.87 : 3,607.67 = 845.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.87/3,607.67 = 845.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.87x = 3,607.67 × 845.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.87x = 3,048,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,733.69/2,404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.73

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