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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.84, 4,189.80 and 845.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.84, 4,189.80 and 845.52 is: 1,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.84 : 4,189.80 = 845.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.84/4,189.80 = 845.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.84x = 4,189.80 × 845.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.84x = 3,542,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,559.70/2,793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.99

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