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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.00, 3,933.13 and 843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.00, 3,933.13 and 843.20 is: 1,264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.00 : 3,933.13 = 843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.00/3,933.13 = 843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.00x = 3,933.13 × 843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.00x = 3,316,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,415.22/2,622.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.84

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