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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.80, 4,268.76 and 871.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.80, 4,268.76 and 871.84 is: 1,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.80 : 4,268.76 = 871.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.80/4,268.76 = 871.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.80x = 4,268.76 × 871.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.80x = 3,721,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,675.72/2,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.32

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