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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,490.12, 3,734.22 and 846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,490.12, 3,734.22 and 846.28 is: 1,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,490.12 : 3,734.22 = 846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,490.12/3,734.22 = 846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,490.12x = 3,734.22 × 846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,490.12x = 3,160,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,195.70/2,490.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.09

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