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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,489.84, 3,734.82 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,489.84, 3,734.82 and 846.48 is: 1,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,489.84 : 3,734.82 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,489.84/3,734.82 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,489.84x = 3,734.82 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,489.84x = 3,161,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,450.43/2,489.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.74

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