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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.94, 3,489.71 and 845.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.94, 3,489.71 and 845.97 is: 1,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.94 : 3,489.71 = 845.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.94/3,489.71 = 845.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.94x = 3,489.71 × 845.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.94x = 2,952,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,189.97/2,326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.70

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