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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.91, 3,460.95 and 846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.91, 3,460.95 and 846.26 is: 1,269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.91 : 3,460.95 = 846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.91/3,460.95 = 846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.91x = 3,460.95 × 846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.91x = 2,928,881.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,881.07/2,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.06

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