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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.15, 3,453.80 and 841.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.15, 3,453.80 and 841.95 is: 1,262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.15 : 3,453.80 = 841.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.15/3,453.80 = 841.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.15x = 3,453.80 × 841.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.15x = 2,907,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,907,922.70/2,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.59

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