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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.98, 3,607.70 and 844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.98, 3,607.70 and 844.92 is: 1,267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.98 : 3,607.70 = 844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.98/3,607.70 = 844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.98x = 3,607.70 × 844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.98x = 3,048,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,213.66/2,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.46

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