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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.14, 3,459.68 and 845.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.14, 3,459.68 and 845.27 is: 1,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.14 : 3,459.68 = 845.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.14/3,459.68 = 845.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.14x = 3,459.68 × 845.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.14x = 2,924,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,358.33/2,306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.08

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