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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.32, 3,449.64 and 839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.32, 3,449.64 and 839.04 is: 1,258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.32 : 3,449.64 = 839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.32/3,449.64 = 839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.32x = 3,449.64 × 839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.32x = 2,894,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,385.95/2,300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.25

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