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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.84, 4,267.26 and 792.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.84, 4,267.26 and 792.84 is: 1,189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.84 : 4,267.26 = 792.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.84/4,267.26 = 792.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.84x = 4,267.26 × 792.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.84x = 3,383,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,254.42/2,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.26

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