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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.35, 3,462.55 and 846.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.35, 3,462.55 and 846.52 is: 1,270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.35 : 3,462.55 = 846.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.35/3,462.55 = 846.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.35x = 3,462.55 × 846.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.35x = 2,931,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,107.05/2,307.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.33

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