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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.02, 3,457.17 and 843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.02, 3,457.17 and 843.82 is: 1,265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.02 : 3,457.17 = 843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.02/3,457.17 = 843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.02x = 3,457.17 × 843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.02x = 2,917,229.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,229.19/2,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.60

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