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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.02, 4,386.23 and 844.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.02, 4,386.23 and 844.21 is: 1,266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.02 : 4,386.23 = 844.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.02/4,386.23 = 844.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.02x = 4,386.23 × 844.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.02x = 3,702,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,899.23/2,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.37

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