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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.04, 4,187.16 and 843.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.04, 4,187.16 and 843.19 is: 1,264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.04 : 4,187.16 = 843.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.04/4,187.16 = 843.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.04x = 4,187.16 × 843.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.04x = 3,530,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,560.97/2,791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.96

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