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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.11, 3,607.53 and 845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.11, 3,607.53 and 845.19 is: 1,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.11 : 3,607.53 = 845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.11/3,607.53 = 845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.11x = 3,607.53 × 845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.11x = 3,049,048.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,048.28/2,405.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.74

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