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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.77, 3,454.38 and 843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.77, 3,454.38 and 843.12 is: 1,263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.77 : 3,454.38 = 843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.77/3,454.38 = 843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.77x = 3,454.38 × 843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.77x = 2,912,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,456.87/2,304.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.67

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