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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.14, 3,453.36 and 841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.14, 3,453.36 and 841.11 is: 1,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.14 : 3,453.36 = 841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.14/3,453.36 = 841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.14x = 3,453.36 × 841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.14x = 2,904,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,655.63/2,302.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.72

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