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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846, 4,269.54 and 1,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846, 4,269.54 and 1,307 is: 1,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846 : 4,269.54 = 1,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846/4,269.54 = 1,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846x = 4,269.54 × 1,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846x = 5,580,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,288.78/2,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,960.75

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