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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.46, 3,461.04 and 845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.46, 3,461.04 and 845.73 is: 1,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.46 : 3,461.04 = 845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.46/3,461.04 = 845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.46x = 3,461.04 × 845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.46x = 2,927,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,105.36/2,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.09

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