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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.46, 4,191.68 and 846.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.46, 4,191.68 and 846.66 is: 1,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.46 : 4,191.68 = 846.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.46/4,191.68 = 846.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.46x = 4,191.68 × 846.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.46x = 3,548,927.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,927.79/2,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.99

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