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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.88, 4,188.30 and 843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.88, 4,188.30 and 843.92 is: 1,266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.88 : 4,188.30 = 843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.88/4,188.30 = 843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.88x = 4,188.30 × 843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.88x = 3,534,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,590.14/2,791.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.03

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