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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.03, 3,458.25 and 845.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.03, 3,458.25 and 845.79 is: 1,267.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.03 : 3,458.25 = 845.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.03/3,458.25 = 845.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.03x = 3,458.25 × 845.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.03x = 2,924,953.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,953.27/2,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.84

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