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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.46, 4,389.77 and 846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.46, 4,389.77 and 846.54 is: 1,269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.46 : 4,389.77 = 846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.46/4,389.77 = 846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.46x = 4,389.77 × 846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.46x = 3,716,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,111.66/2,926.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.83

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