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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.23 and 846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.09, 3,607.23 and 846.25 is: 1,269.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.09 : 3,607.23 = 846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.09/3,607.23 = 846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.09x = 3,607.23 × 846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.09x = 3,052,612.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,612.54/2,405.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.23

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