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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.92, 4,037.88 and 843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.92, 4,037.88 and 843.05 is: 1,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.92 : 4,037.88 = 843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.92/4,037.88 = 843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.92x = 4,037.88 × 843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.92x = 3,404,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,134.73/2,691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.58

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