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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,817.84, 4,227.62 and 843.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,817.84, 4,227.62 and 843.54 is: 1,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,817.84 : 4,227.62 = 843.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,817.84/4,227.62 = 843.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,817.84x = 4,227.62 × 843.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,817.84x = 3,566,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,146.50/2,817.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.56

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