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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.45, 4,186.08 and 843.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.45, 4,186.08 and 843.21 is: 1,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.45 : 4,186.08 = 843.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.45/4,186.08 = 843.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.45x = 4,186.08 × 843.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.45x = 3,529,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,744.52/2,790.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.94

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