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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.11, 3,453.13 and 841.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.11, 3,453.13 and 841.24 is: 1,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.11 : 3,453.13 = 841.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.11/3,453.13 = 841.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.11x = 3,453.13 × 841.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.11x = 2,904,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,911.08/2,302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.85

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