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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.60, 3,459.28 and 845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.60, 3,459.28 and 845.76 is: 1,268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.60 : 3,459.28 = 845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.60/3,459.28 = 845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.60x = 3,459.28 × 845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.60x = 2,925,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,720.65/2,306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.41

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