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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.56, 3,459.46 and 845.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.56, 3,459.46 and 845.73 is: 1,268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.56 : 3,459.46 = 845.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.56/3,459.46 = 845.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.56x = 3,459.46 × 845.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.56x = 2,925,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,769.11/2,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.46

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