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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.19, 3,608.19 and 845.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.19, 3,608.19 and 845.13 is: 1,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.19 : 3,608.19 = 845.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.19/3,608.19 = 845.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.19x = 3,608.19 × 845.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.19x = 3,049,389.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,389.61/2,405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.84

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