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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.78, 3,456 and 842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.78, 3,456 and 842.60 is: 1,264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.78 : 3,456 = 842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.78/3,456 = 842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.78x = 3,456 × 842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.78x = 2,912,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,025.60/2,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.02

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