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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.48, 3,460.22 and 845.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.48, 3,460.22 and 845.62 is: 1,268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.48 : 3,460.22 = 845.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.48/3,460.22 = 845.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.48x = 3,460.22 × 845.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.48x = 2,926,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,031.24/2,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.61

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