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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.81, 3,461.64 and 846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.81, 3,461.64 and 846.08 is: 1,269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.81 : 3,461.64 = 846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.81/3,461.64 = 846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.81x = 3,461.64 × 846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.81x = 2,928,816.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,816.87/2,306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.64

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