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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.92, 4,189.34 and 845.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.92, 4,189.34 and 845.87 is: 1,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.92 : 4,189.34 = 845.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.92/4,189.34 = 845.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.92x = 4,189.34 × 845.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.92x = 3,543,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,611.85/2,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.33

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