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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.64, 4,192.56 and 847.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.64, 4,192.56 and 847.00 is: 1,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.64 : 4,192.56 = 847.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.64/4,192.56 = 847.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.64x = 4,192.56 × 847.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.64x = 3,551,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,077.36/2,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.67

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