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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.14, 4,191.81 and 846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.14, 4,191.81 and 846.50 is: 1,269.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.14 : 4,191.81 = 846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.14/4,191.81 = 846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.14x = 4,191.81 × 846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.14x = 3,548,346.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,346.21/2,794.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.92

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