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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.42, 4,185.66 and 842.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.42, 4,185.66 and 842.64 is: 1,263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.42 : 4,185.66 = 842.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.42/4,185.66 = 842.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.42x = 4,185.66 × 842.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.42x = 3,527,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,004.54/2,790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.97

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