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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.89, 3,490.30 and 846.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.89, 3,490.30 and 846.83 is: 1,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.89 : 3,490.30 = 846.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.89/3,490.30 = 846.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.89x = 3,490.30 × 846.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.89x = 2,955,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,690.75/2,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.69

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