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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.24, 4,190.52 and 845.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.24, 4,190.52 and 845.32 is: 1,268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.24 : 4,190.52 = 845.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.24/4,190.52 = 845.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.24x = 4,190.52 × 845.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.24x = 3,542,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,330.37/2,793.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.18

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