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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.49, 3,450.70 and 840.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.49, 3,450.70 and 840.24 is: 1,259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.49 : 3,450.70 = 840.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.49/3,450.70 = 840.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.49x = 3,450.70 × 840.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.49x = 2,899,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,417.22/2,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.25

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