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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.48, 3,454.24 and 841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.48, 3,454.24 and 841.68 is: 1,262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.48 : 3,454.24 = 841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.48/3,454.24 = 841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.48x = 3,454.24 × 841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.48x = 2,907,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,364.72/2,302.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.71

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