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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.29, 3,456.65 and 843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.29, 3,456.65 and 843.05 is: 1,264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.29 : 3,456.65 = 843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.29/3,456.65 = 843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.29x = 3,456.65 × 843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.29x = 2,914,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,139.53/2,304.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.66

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