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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.94, 3,454.91 and 842.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.94, 3,454.91 and 842.11 is: 1,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.94 : 3,454.91 = 842.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.94/3,454.91 = 842.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.94x = 3,454.91 × 842.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.94x = 2,909,414.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,414.26/2,302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.35

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