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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.16, 3,608.94 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.16, 3,608.94 and 846.48 is: 1,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.16 : 3,608.94 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.16/3,608.94 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.16x = 3,608.94 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.16x = 3,054,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,895.53/2,407.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.09

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