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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.27, 4,269.39 and 794.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.27, 4,269.39 and 794.27 is: 1,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.27 : 4,269.39 = 794.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.27/4,269.39 = 794.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.27x = 4,269.39 × 794.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.27x = 3,391,044.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,044.42/2,846.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.40

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