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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.12, 3,453.18 and 841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.12, 3,453.18 and 841.26 is: 1,261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.12 : 3,453.18 = 841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.12/3,453.18 = 841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.12x = 3,453.18 × 841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.12x = 2,905,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,022.21/2,302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.89

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