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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,790.70, 4,186.45 and 843.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,790.70, 4,186.45 and 843.05 is: 1,264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,790.70 : 4,186.45 = 843.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,790.70/4,186.45 = 843.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,790.70x = 4,186.45 × 843.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,790.70x = 3,529,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,398.19/2,790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.70

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