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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.62, 2,916.64 and 848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.62, 2,916.64 and 848 is: 1,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.62 : 2,916.64 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.62/2,916.64 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.62x = 2,916.64 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.62x = 2,473,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,310.72/1,943.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.53

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