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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.78, 3,459.61 and 846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.78, 3,459.61 and 846.60 is: 1,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.78 : 3,459.61 = 846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.78/3,459.61 = 846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.78x = 3,459.61 × 846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.78x = 2,928,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,888.53/2,307.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.14

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