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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.43, 3,454.45 and 842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.43, 3,454.45 and 842.24 is: 1,263.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.43 : 3,454.45 = 842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.43/3,454.45 = 842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.43x = 3,454.45 × 842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.43x = 2,909,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,475.97/2,303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.11

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