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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.92, 4,193.34 and 847.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.92, 4,193.34 and 847.56 is: 1,271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.92 : 4,193.34 = 847.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.92/4,193.34 = 847.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.92x = 4,193.34 × 847.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.92x = 3,554,107.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,107.25/2,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.63

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