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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.06, 4,188.09 and 844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.06, 4,188.09 and 844.16 is: 1,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.06 : 4,188.09 = 844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.06/4,188.09 = 844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.06x = 4,188.09 × 844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.06x = 3,535,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,418.05/2,792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.24

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