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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.96, 4,386.81 and 844.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.96, 4,386.81 and 844.58 is: 1,266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.96 : 4,386.81 = 844.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.96/4,386.81 = 844.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.96x = 4,386.81 × 844.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.96x = 3,705,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,011.99/2,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.69

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