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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.61, 4,192.65 and 846.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.61, 4,192.65 and 846.87 is: 1,270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.61 : 4,192.65 = 846.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.61/4,192.65 = 846.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.61x = 4,192.65 × 846.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.61x = 3,550,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,629.51/2,794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.53

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