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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.41, 3,459.05 and 846.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.41, 3,459.05 and 846.22 is: 1,268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.41 : 3,459.05 = 846.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.41/3,459.05 = 846.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.41x = 3,459.05 × 846.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.41x = 2,927,107.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,107.59/2,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.57

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