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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.36, 3,452.04 and 839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.36, 3,452.04 and 839.90 is: 1,259.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.36 : 3,452.04 = 839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.36/3,452.04 = 839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.36x = 3,452.04 × 839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.36x = 2,899,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,368.40/2,301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.85

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