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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.36, 2,912.92 and 846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.36, 2,912.92 and 846.42 is: 1,269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.36 : 2,912.92 = 846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.36/2,912.92 = 846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.36x = 2,912.92 × 846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.36x = 2,465,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,553.75/1,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.36

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