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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.45, 4,190.22 and 845.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.45, 4,190.22 and 845.67 is: 1,268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.45 : 4,190.22 = 845.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.45/4,190.22 = 845.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.45x = 4,190.22 × 845.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.45x = 3,543,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,543.35/2,793.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.52

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