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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.84, 3,608.04 and 845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.84, 3,608.04 and 845.55 is: 1,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.84 : 3,608.04 = 845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.84/3,608.04 = 845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.84x = 3,608.04 × 845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.84x = 3,050,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,774.26/2,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.07

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