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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.98, 3,459.92 and 846.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.98, 3,459.92 and 846.25 is: 1,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.98 : 3,459.92 = 846.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.98/3,459.92 = 846.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.98x = 3,459.92 × 846.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.98x = 2,927,944.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,944.42/2,306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.17

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