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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.02, 4,036.72 and 843.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.02, 4,036.72 and 843.33 is: 1,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.02 : 4,036.72 = 843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.02/4,036.72 = 843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.02x = 4,036.72 × 843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.02x = 3,404,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,287.08/2,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.58

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