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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.03, 4,184.92 and 842.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.03, 4,184.92 and 842.17 is: 1,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.03 : 4,184.92 = 842.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.03/4,184.92 = 842.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.03x = 4,184.92 × 842.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.03x = 3,524,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,421.92/2,790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.22

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