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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.13, 3,452.62 and 841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.13, 3,452.62 and 841.26 is: 1,261.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.13 : 3,452.62 = 841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.13/3,452.62 = 841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.13x = 3,452.62 × 841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.13x = 2,904,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,551.10/2,303.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.13

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