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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.84, 3,456.54 and 843.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.84, 3,456.54 and 843.66 is: 1,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.84 : 3,456.54 = 843.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.84/3,456.54 = 843.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.84x = 3,456.54 × 843.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.84x = 2,916,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,144.54/2,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.23

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