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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.38, 3,491.45 and 846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.38, 3,491.45 and 846.74 is: 1,270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.38 : 3,491.45 = 846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.38/3,491.45 = 846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.38x = 3,491.45 × 846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.38x = 2,956,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,350.37/2,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.25

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