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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.37, 3,491.75 and 846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.37, 3,491.75 and 846.56 is: 1,270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.37 : 3,491.75 = 846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.37/3,491.75 = 846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.37x = 3,491.75 × 846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.37x = 2,955,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,986.73/2,327.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.10

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