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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.48, 4,266.24 and 792

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.48, 4,266.24 and 792 is: 1,187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.48 : 4,266.24 = 792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.48/4,266.24 = 792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.48x = 4,266.24 × 792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.48x = 3,378,862.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,862.08/2,844.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.87

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