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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.31, 3,454.90 and 841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.31, 3,454.90 and 841.59 is: 1,262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.31 : 3,454.90 = 841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.31/3,454.90 = 841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.31x = 3,454.90 × 841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.31x = 2,907,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,607.19/2,302.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.91

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