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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.72, 4,189.10 and 845.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.72, 4,189.10 and 845.40 is: 1,267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.72 : 4,189.10 = 845.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.72/4,189.10 = 845.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.72x = 4,189.10 × 845.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.72x = 3,541,465.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,465.14/2,793.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.65

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