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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.87, 4,184.13 and 842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.87, 4,184.13 and 842.23 is: 1,263.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.87 : 4,184.13 = 842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.87/4,184.13 = 842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.87x = 4,184.13 × 842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.87x = 3,523,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,978.89/2,789.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.13

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