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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.03, 3,451.56 and 839.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.03, 3,451.56 and 839.61 is: 1,259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.03 : 3,451.56 = 839.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.03/3,451.56 = 839.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.03x = 3,451.56 × 839.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.03x = 2,897,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,897,964.29/2,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.42

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