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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,692.82, 4,039.64 and 843.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,692.82, 4,039.64 and 843.73 is: 1,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,692.82 : 4,039.64 = 843.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,692.82/4,039.64 = 843.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,692.82x = 4,039.64 × 843.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,692.82x = 3,408,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,365.46/2,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.72

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