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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.22, 3,455.87 and 843.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.22, 3,455.87 and 843.38 is: 1,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.22 : 3,455.87 = 843.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.22/3,455.87 = 843.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.22x = 3,455.87 × 843.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.22x = 2,914,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914,611.64/2,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.35

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