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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,301.91, 3,453.32 and 841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,301.91, 3,453.32 and 841.17 is: 1,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,301.91 : 3,453.32 = 841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,301.91/3,453.32 = 841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,301.91x = 3,453.32 × 841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,301.91x = 2,904,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,829.18/2,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.92

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