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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.80, 4,731.60 and 846.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.80, 4,731.60 and 846.48 is: 1,269.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.80 : 4,731.60 = 846.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.80/4,731.60 = 846.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.80x = 4,731.60 × 846.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.80x = 4,005,204.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,204.77/3,154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.56

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