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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.41, 4,779.83 and 846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.41, 4,779.83 and 846.38 is: 1,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.41 : 4,779.83 = 846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.41/4,779.83 = 846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.41x = 4,779.83 × 846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.41x = 4,045,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,552.52/3,186.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.63

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