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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.90, 3,453.95 and 841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.90, 3,453.95 and 841.30 is: 1,261.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.90 : 3,453.95 = 841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.90/3,453.95 = 841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.90x = 3,453.95 × 841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.90x = 2,905,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,808.14/2,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.80

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