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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.43, 3,607.61 and 844.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.43, 3,607.61 and 844.97 is: 1,267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.43 : 3,607.61 = 844.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.43/3,607.61 = 844.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.43x = 3,607.61 × 844.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.43x = 3,048,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,299.96/2,405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.26

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