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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.33, 3,902.14 and 846.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.33, 3,902.14 and 846.34 is: 1,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.33 : 3,902.14 = 846.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.33/3,902.14 = 846.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.33x = 3,902.14 × 846.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.33x = 3,302,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,528.47/2,601.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.56

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