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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.95, 3,455.19 and 842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.95, 3,455.19 and 842.90 is: 1,263.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.95 : 3,455.19 = 842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.95/3,455.19 = 842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.95x = 3,455.19 × 842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.95x = 2,912,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,362.38/2,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.53

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