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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.99, 3,486.06 and 843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.99, 3,486.06 and 843.51 is: 1,265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.99 : 3,486.06 = 843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.99/3,486.06 = 843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.99x = 3,486.06 × 843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.99x = 2,940,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,541.92/2,323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.30

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