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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.81, 3,451.21 and 839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.81, 3,451.21 and 839.77 is: 1,259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.81 : 3,451.21 = 839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.81/3,451.21 = 839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.81x = 3,451.21 × 839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.81x = 2,898,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,211.89/2,300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.65

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