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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.92, 4,189.41 and 845.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.92, 4,189.41 and 845.14 is: 1,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.92 : 4,189.41 = 845.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.92/4,189.41 = 845.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.92x = 4,189.41 × 845.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.92x = 3,540,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,637.97/2,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.72

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