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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,300.84, 3,452.63 and 840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,300.84, 3,452.63 and 840.09 is: 1,260.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,300.84 : 3,452.63 = 840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,300.84/3,452.63 = 840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,300.84x = 3,452.63 × 840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,300.84x = 2,900,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,519.94/2,300.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.64

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