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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.44, 3,451.14 and 839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.44, 3,451.14 and 839.62 is: 1,259.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.44 : 3,451.14 = 839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.44/3,451.14 = 839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.44x = 3,451.14 × 839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.44x = 2,897,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,646.17/2,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.61

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