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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.26, 3,451.50 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.26, 3,451.50 and 840.48 is: 1,260.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.26 : 3,451.50 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.26/3,451.50 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.26x = 3,451.50 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.26x = 2,900,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,900,916.72/2,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.03

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