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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.26, 3,453.62 and 842.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.26, 3,453.62 and 842.62 is: 1,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.26 : 3,453.62 = 842.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.26/3,453.62 = 842.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.26x = 3,453.62 × 842.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.26x = 2,910,089.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,089.28/2,304.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.92

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