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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.08, 4,187.02 and 843.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.08, 4,187.02 and 843.43 is: 1,265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.08 : 4,187.02 = 843.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.08/4,187.02 = 843.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.08x = 4,187.02 × 843.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.08x = 3,531,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,458.28/2,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.27

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