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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.52, 3,458.25 and 845.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.52, 3,458.25 and 845.28 is: 1,266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.52 : 3,458.25 = 845.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.52/3,458.25 = 845.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.52x = 3,458.25 × 845.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.52x = 2,923,189.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,189.56/2,307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.81

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