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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.97, 3,454.89 and 841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.97, 3,454.89 and 841.92 is: 1,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.97 : 3,454.89 = 841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.97/3,454.89 = 841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.97x = 3,454.89 × 841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.97x = 2,908,740.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,740.99/2,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.04

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