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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.37, 4,390.49 and 846.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.37, 4,390.49 and 846.85 is: 1,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.37 : 4,390.49 = 846.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.37/4,390.49 = 846.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.37x = 4,390.49 × 846.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.37x = 3,718,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,086.46/2,927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.11

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