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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.08, 4,190.56 and 846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.08, 4,190.56 and 846.24 is: 1,269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.08 : 4,190.56 = 846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.08/4,190.56 = 846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.08x = 4,190.56 × 846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.08x = 3,546,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,219.49/2,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.19

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