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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.82, 3,457.14 and 843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.82, 3,457.14 and 843.12 is: 1,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.82 : 3,457.14 = 843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.82/3,457.14 = 843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.82x = 3,457.14 × 843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.82x = 2,914,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,783.88/2,303.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.20

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