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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.96, 4,192.02 and 846.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.96, 4,192.02 and 846.18 is: 1,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.96 : 4,192.02 = 846.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.96/4,192.02 = 846.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.96x = 4,192.02 × 846.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.96x = 3,547,203.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,203.48/2,793.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.60

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