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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.87, 3,456.49 and 843.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.87, 3,456.49 and 843.63 is: 1,265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.87 : 3,456.49 = 843.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.87/3,456.49 = 843.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.87x = 3,456.49 × 843.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.87x = 2,915,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915,998.66/2,304.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.15

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