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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.12, 3,461.49 and 846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.12, 3,461.49 and 846.42 is: 1,269.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.12 : 3,461.49 = 846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.12/3,461.49 = 846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.12x = 3,461.49 × 846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.12x = 2,929,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,874.37/2,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.93

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