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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.07, 3,452.03 and 841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.07, 3,452.03 and 841.27 is: 1,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.07 : 3,452.03 = 841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.07/3,452.03 = 841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.07x = 3,452.03 × 841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.07x = 2,904,085.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,085.07/2,301.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.06

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