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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.66, 3,458.42 and 845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.66, 3,458.42 and 845.44 is: 1,267.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.66 : 3,458.42 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.66/3,458.42 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.66x = 3,458.42 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.66x = 2,923,886.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,886.60/2,307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.04

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