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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.13, 3,449.62 and 839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.13, 3,449.62 and 839.26 is: 1,258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.13 : 3,449.62 = 839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.13/3,449.62 = 839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.13x = 3,449.62 × 839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.13x = 2,895,128.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,128.08/2,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.13

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