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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.46, 3,450.68 and 839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.46, 3,450.68 and 839.76 is: 1,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.46 : 3,450.68 = 839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.46/3,450.68 = 839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.46x = 3,450.68 × 839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.46x = 2,897,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,743.04/2,300.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.64

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