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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.66, 4,188.69 and 845.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.66, 4,188.69 and 845.34 is: 1,267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.66 : 4,188.69 = 845.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.66/4,188.69 = 845.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.66x = 4,188.69 × 845.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.66x = 3,540,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,867.20/2,793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.47

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