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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.99, 3,460.79 and 846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.99, 3,460.79 and 846.16 is: 1,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.99 : 3,460.79 = 846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.99/3,460.79 = 846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.99x = 3,460.79 × 846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.99x = 2,928,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,375.53/2,306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.35

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