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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.46, 3,458.52 and 844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.46, 3,458.52 and 844.46 is: 1,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.46 : 3,458.52 = 844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.46/3,458.52 = 844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.46x = 3,458.52 × 844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.46x = 2,920,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,581.80/2,305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.81

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