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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.29, 3,451.46 and 841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.29, 3,451.46 and 841.14 is: 1,260.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.29 : 3,451.46 = 841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.29/3,451.46 = 841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.29x = 3,451.46 × 841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.29x = 2,903,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,903,156.86/2,302.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.99

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