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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.04, 3,453.36 and 841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.04, 3,453.36 and 841.60 is: 1,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.04 : 3,453.36 = 841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.04/3,453.36 = 841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.04x = 3,453.36 × 841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.04x = 2,906,347.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,347.78/2,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.06

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