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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.17, 4,779.45 and 846.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.17, 4,779.45 and 846.14 is: 1,269.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.17 : 4,779.45 = 846.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.17/4,779.45 = 846.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.17x = 4,779.45 × 846.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.17x = 4,044,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,059.93/3,186.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.26

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