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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,946.68, 2,916.78 and 849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,946.68, 2,916.78 and 849.40 is: 1,272.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,946.68 : 2,916.78 = 849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,946.68/2,916.78 = 849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,946.68x = 2,916.78 × 849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,946.68x = 2,477,512.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,512.93/1,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.69

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