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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.63, 3,455.48 and 842.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.63, 3,455.48 and 842.77 is: 1,264.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.63 : 3,455.48 = 842.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.63/3,455.48 = 842.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.63x = 3,455.48 × 842.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.63x = 2,912,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,181.31/2,303.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.17

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