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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.30, 3,453.30 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.30, 3,453.30 and 840.60 is: 1,261.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.30 : 3,453.30 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.30/3,453.30 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.30x = 3,453.30 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.30x = 2,902,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,843.98/2,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.39

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