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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.27, 3,452.73 and 841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.27, 3,452.73 and 841.54 is: 1,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.27 : 3,452.73 = 841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.27/3,452.73 = 841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.27x = 3,452.73 × 841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.27x = 2,905,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,605.09/2,302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.06

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