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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.06, 4,189.59 and 845.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.06, 4,189.59 and 845.16 is: 1,267.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.06 : 4,189.59 = 845.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.06/4,189.59 = 845.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.06x = 4,189.59 × 845.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.06x = 3,540,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,873.88/2,793.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.74

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