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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.28, 4,190.18 and 846.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.28, 4,190.18 and 846.09 is: 1,268.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.28 : 4,190.18 = 846.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.28/4,190.18 = 846.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.28x = 4,190.18 × 846.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.28x = 3,545,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,265.17/2,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.76

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