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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.84, 3,459.80 and 845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.84, 3,459.80 and 845.52 is: 1,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.84 : 3,459.80 = 845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.84/3,459.80 = 845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.84x = 3,459.80 × 845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.84x = 2,925,330.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,330.10/2,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.11

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