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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.51, 4,269.61 and 872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.51, 4,269.61 and 872.14 is: 1,308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.51 : 4,269.61 = 872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.51/4,269.61 = 872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.51x = 4,269.61 × 872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.51x = 3,723,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,671.96/2,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.16

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