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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.52, 4,268.26 and 793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.52, 4,268.26 and 793.52 is: 1,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.52 : 4,268.26 = 793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.52/4,268.26 = 793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.52x = 4,268.26 × 793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.52x = 3,386,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,949.68/2,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.27

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