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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.22 and 841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.28, 3,452.22 and 841.12 is: 1,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.28 : 3,452.22 = 841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.28/3,452.22 = 841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.28x = 3,452.22 × 841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.28x = 2,903,731.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,731.29/2,301.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.79

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