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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.35, 3,451.29 and 1,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.35, 3,451.29 and 1,847.08 is: 2,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.35 : 3,451.29 = 1,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.35/3,451.29 = 1,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.35x = 3,451.29 × 1,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.35x = 6,374,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,374,808.73/2,306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.02

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