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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.03, 3,458.49 and 845.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.03, 3,458.49 and 845.84 is: 1,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.03 : 3,458.49 = 845.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.03/3,458.49 = 845.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.03x = 3,458.49 × 845.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.03x = 2,925,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,335.71/2,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.01

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