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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.57, 3,609.98 and 845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.57, 3,609.98 and 845.58 is: 1,268.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.57 : 3,609.98 = 845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.57/3,609.98 = 845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.57x = 3,609.98 × 845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.57x = 3,052,522.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,522.66/2,405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.94

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