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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.46, 3,461.52 and 846.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.46, 3,461.52 and 846.46 is: 1,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.46 : 3,461.52 = 846.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.46/3,461.52 = 846.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.46x = 3,461.52 × 846.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.46x = 2,930,038.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,038.22/2,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.81

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