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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.64, 4,187.48 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.64, 4,187.48 and 843.84 is: 1,265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.64 : 4,187.48 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.64/4,187.48 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.64x = 4,187.48 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.64x = 3,533,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,563.12/2,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.77

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