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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.44, 3,730.05 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.44, 3,730.05 and 844.41 is: 1,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.44 : 3,730.05 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.44/3,730.05 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.44x = 3,730.05 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.44x = 3,149,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,691.52/2,488.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.73

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