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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.16, 3,451.10 and 840.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.16, 3,451.10 and 840.98 is: 1,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.16 : 3,451.10 = 840.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.16/3,451.10 = 840.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.16x = 3,451.10 × 840.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.16x = 2,902,284.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,284.62/2,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.68

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