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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.80, 4,192.41 and 847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.80, 4,192.41 and 847.16 is: 1,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.80 : 4,192.41 = 847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.80/4,192.41 = 847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.80x = 4,192.41 × 847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.80x = 3,551,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,642.06/2,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.80

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