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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.27, 3,454.51 and 842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.27, 3,454.51 and 842.49 is: 1,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.27 : 3,454.51 = 842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.27/3,454.51 = 842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.27x = 3,454.51 × 842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.27x = 2,910,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,390.13/2,304.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.04

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