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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.18, 3,458.80 and 846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.18, 3,458.80 and 846.08 is: 1,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.18 : 3,458.80 = 846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.18/3,458.80 = 846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.18x = 3,458.80 × 846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.18x = 2,926,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,421.50/2,307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.40

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