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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.96, 4,185.54 and 842.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.96, 4,185.54 and 842.36 is: 1,263.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.96 : 4,185.54 = 842.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.96/4,185.54 = 842.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.96x = 4,185.54 × 842.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.96x = 3,525,731.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,731.47/2,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.72

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