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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.16, 4,386.30 and 844.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.16, 4,386.30 and 844.44 is: 1,266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.16 : 4,386.30 = 844.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.16/4,386.30 = 844.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.16x = 4,386.30 × 844.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.16x = 3,703,967.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,967.17/2,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.68

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