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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.54, 3,456.39 and 843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.54, 3,456.39 and 843.30 is: 1,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.54 : 3,456.39 = 843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.54/3,456.39 = 843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.54x = 3,456.39 × 843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.54x = 2,914,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,773.69/2,304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.80

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