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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.67, 4,732.01 and 846.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.67, 4,732.01 and 846.23 is: 1,269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.67 : 4,732.01 = 846.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.67/4,732.01 = 846.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.67x = 4,732.01 × 846.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.67x = 4,004,368.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,368.82/3,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.35

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