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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.22, 3,733.83 and 846.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.22, 3,733.83 and 846.95 is: 1,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.22 : 3,733.83 = 846.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.22/3,733.83 = 846.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.22x = 3,733.83 × 846.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.22x = 3,162,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,348.65/2,489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.42

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