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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.63, 3,451.88 and 840.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.63, 3,451.88 and 840.76 is: 1,260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.63 : 3,451.88 = 840.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.63/3,451.88 = 840.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.63x = 3,451.88 × 840.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.63x = 2,902,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,198.43/2,302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.38

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