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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.16, 3,457.37 and 843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.16, 3,457.37 and 843.96 is: 1,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.16 : 3,457.37 = 843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.16/3,457.37 = 843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.16x = 3,457.37 × 843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.16x = 2,917,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,877.77/2,305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.81

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