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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.00, 3,609.77 and 846.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.00, 3,609.77 and 846.92 is: 1,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.00 : 3,609.77 = 846.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.00/3,609.77 = 846.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.00x = 3,609.77 × 846.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.00x = 3,057,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,191.20/2,408.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.60

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