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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.78, 3,455.34 and 843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.78, 3,455.34 and 843.12 is: 1,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.78 : 3,455.34 = 843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.78/3,455.34 = 843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.78x = 3,455.34 × 843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.78x = 2,913,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,266.26/2,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.01

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