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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.73, 4,188.27 and 843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.73, 4,188.27 and 843.82 is: 1,265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.73 : 4,188.27 = 843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.73/4,188.27 = 843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.73x = 4,188.27 × 843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.73x = 3,534,145.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,145.99/2,791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.93

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