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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.62, 2,913.42 and 846.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.62, 2,913.42 and 846.75 is: 1,269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.62 : 2,913.42 = 846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.62/2,913.42 = 846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.62x = 2,913.42 × 846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.62x = 2,466,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,938.39/1,942.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.90

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