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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.98, 4,190.16 and 845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.98, 4,190.16 and 845.08 is: 1,267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.98 : 4,190.16 = 845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.98/4,190.16 = 845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.98x = 4,190.16 × 845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.98x = 3,541,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,020.41/2,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.83

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