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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.84, 3,453.54 and 841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.84, 3,453.54 and 841.96 is: 1,262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.84 : 3,453.54 = 841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.84/3,453.54 = 841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.84x = 3,453.54 × 841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.84x = 2,907,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,742.54/2,302.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.68

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