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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.72, 4,044.75 and 848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.72, 4,044.75 and 848.22 is: 1,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.72 : 4,044.75 = 848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.72/4,044.75 = 848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.72x = 4,044.75 × 848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.72x = 3,430,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,837.85/2,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.75

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