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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.84, 3,452.04 and 840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.84, 3,452.04 and 840.96 is: 1,261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.84 : 3,452.04 = 840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.84/3,452.04 = 840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.84x = 3,452.04 × 840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.84x = 2,903,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,027.56/2,301.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.18

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