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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.45, 4,390.11 and 846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.45, 4,390.11 and 846.74 is: 1,269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.45 : 4,390.11 = 846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.45/4,390.11 = 846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.45x = 4,390.11 × 846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.45x = 3,717,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,259.79/2,927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.80

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