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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.39, 3,461.54 and 846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.39, 3,461.54 and 846.55 is: 1,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.39 : 3,461.54 = 846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.39/3,461.54 = 846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.39x = 3,461.54 × 846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.39x = 2,930,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,362.45/2,307.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.99

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