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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.70, 3,457.10 and 843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.70, 3,457.10 and 843 is: 1,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.70 : 3,457.10 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.70/3,457.10 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.70x = 3,457.10 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.70x = 2,914,331.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,331.09/2,303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.07

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