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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304, 3,457.44 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304, 3,457.44 and 843.84 is: 1,266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304 : 3,457.44 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304/3,457.44 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304x = 3,457.44 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304x = 2,917,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,526.17/2,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.29

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