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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.36, 3,462.05 and 846.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.36, 3,462.05 and 846.93 is: 1,270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.36 : 3,462.05 = 846.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.36/3,462.05 = 846.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.36x = 3,462.05 × 846.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.36x = 2,932,114.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,114.01/2,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.77

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