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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.06, 3,454.48 and 841.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.06, 3,454.48 and 841.36 is: 1,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.06 : 3,454.48 = 841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.06/3,454.48 = 841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.06x = 3,454.48 × 841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.06x = 2,906,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,461.29/2,302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.55

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