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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.77, 3,454.40 and 842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.77, 3,454.40 and 842.34 is: 1,263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.77 : 3,454.40 = 842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.77/3,454.40 = 842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.77x = 3,454.40 × 842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.77x = 2,909,779.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,779.30/2,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.60

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