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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.34, 4,269.48 and 871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.34, 4,269.48 and 871.96 is: 1,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.34 : 4,269.48 = 871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.34/4,269.48 = 871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.34x = 4,269.48 × 871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.34x = 3,722,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,815.78/2,846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.93

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