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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.84, 3,461.97 and 846.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.84, 3,461.97 and 846.63 is: 1,270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.84 : 3,461.97 = 846.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.84/3,461.97 = 846.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.84x = 3,461.97 × 846.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.84x = 2,931,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,007.66/2,307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.02

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