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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.08, 3,460.83 and 846.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.08, 3,460.83 and 846.35 is: 1,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.08 : 3,460.83 = 846.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.08/3,460.83 = 846.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.08x = 3,460.83 × 846.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.08x = 2,929,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,065.97/2,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.60

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