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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.25, 4,386.29 and 844.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.25, 4,386.29 and 844.31 is: 1,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.25 : 4,386.29 = 844.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.25/4,386.29 = 844.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.25x = 4,386.29 × 844.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.25x = 3,703,362.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,362.36/2,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.43

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