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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.19, 3,457.22 and 845.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.19, 3,457.22 and 845.00 is: 1,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.19 : 3,457.22 = 845.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.19/3,457.22 = 845.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.19x = 3,457.22 × 845.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.19x = 2,921,347.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,347.11/2,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.74

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