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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.51, 3,461.78 and 846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.51, 3,461.78 and 846.68 is: 1,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.51 : 3,461.78 = 846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.51/3,461.78 = 846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.51x = 3,461.78 × 846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.51x = 2,930,998.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,998.35/2,307.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.20

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