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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.80, 3,455.55 and 842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.80, 3,455.55 and 842.10 is: 1,263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.80 : 3,455.55 = 842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.80/3,455.55 = 842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.80x = 3,455.55 × 842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.80x = 2,909,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,918.66/2,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.64

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