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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.76, 3,457.14 and 843.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.76, 3,457.14 and 843.88 is: 1,265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.76 : 3,457.14 = 843.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.76/3,457.14 = 843.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.76x = 3,457.14 × 843.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.76x = 2,917,411.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,411.30/2,304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.82

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