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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.41, 2,913.57 and 846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.41, 2,913.57 and 846.75 is: 1,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.41 : 2,913.57 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.41/2,913.57 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.41x = 2,913.57 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.41x = 2,467,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,065.40/1,942.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.11

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