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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,037.93, 4,556.27 and 846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,037.93, 4,556.27 and 846.07 is: 1,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,037.93 : 4,556.27 = 846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,037.93/4,556.27 = 846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,037.93x = 4,556.27 × 846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,037.93x = 3,854,914.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,854,914.08/3,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.93

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