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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.32, 4,186.70 and 843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.32, 4,186.70 and 843.54 is: 1,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.32 : 4,186.70 = 843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.32/4,186.70 = 843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.32x = 4,186.70 × 843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.32x = 3,531,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,648.92/2,791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.23

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