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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.07, 4,188.12 and 844.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.07, 4,188.12 and 844.41 is: 1,266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.07 : 4,188.12 = 844.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.07/4,188.12 = 844.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.07x = 4,188.12 × 844.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.07x = 3,536,490.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,490.41/2,792.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.62

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