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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,942.78, 2,912.53 and 846.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,942.78, 2,912.53 and 846.32 is: 1,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,942.78 : 2,912.53 = 846.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,942.78/2,912.53 = 846.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,942.78x = 2,912.53 × 846.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,942.78x = 2,464,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,919.68/1,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.76

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