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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.93, 3,460.59 and 846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.93, 3,460.59 and 846.09 is: 1,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.93 : 3,460.59 = 846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.93/3,460.59 = 846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.93x = 3,460.59 × 846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.93x = 2,927,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,970.59/2,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.21

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