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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.48, 3,457.14 and 843.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.48, 3,457.14 and 843.61 is: 1,265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.48 : 3,457.14 = 843.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.48/3,457.14 = 843.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.48x = 3,457.14 × 843.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.48x = 2,916,473.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,473.66/2,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.02

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