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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.53, 3,460.95 and 846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.53, 3,460.95 and 846.36 is: 1,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.53 : 3,460.95 = 846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.53/3,460.95 = 846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.53x = 3,460.95 × 846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.53x = 2,929,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,209.64/2,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.42

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