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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.69, 4,190.94 and 846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.69, 4,190.94 and 846.06 is: 1,269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.69 : 4,190.94 = 846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.69/4,190.94 = 846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.69x = 4,190.94 × 846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.69x = 3,545,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,786.70/2,793.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.21

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