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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.24, 3,460.83 and 846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.24, 3,460.83 and 846.18 is: 1,269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.24 : 3,460.83 = 846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.24/3,460.83 = 846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.24x = 3,460.83 × 846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.24x = 2,928,485.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,485.13/2,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.26

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