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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.69, 3,451.26 and 839.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.69, 3,451.26 and 839.95 is: 1,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.69 : 3,451.26 = 839.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.69/3,451.26 = 839.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.69x = 3,451.26 × 839.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.69x = 2,898,895.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,895.05/2,300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.01

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