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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.07, 4,189.88 and 844.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.07, 4,189.88 and 844.93 is: 1,267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.07 : 4,189.88 = 844.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.07/4,189.88 = 844.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.07x = 4,189.88 × 844.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.07x = 3,540,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,155.31/2,793.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.48

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