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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.16, 3,453.48 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.16, 3,453.48 and 841.44 is: 1,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.16 : 3,453.48 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.16/3,453.48 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.16x = 3,453.48 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.16x = 2,905,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,896.21/2,302.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.25

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