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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.96, 4,193.52 and 847.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.96, 4,193.52 and 847.18 is: 1,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.96 : 4,193.52 = 847.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.96/4,193.52 = 847.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.96x = 4,193.52 × 847.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.96x = 3,552,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,666.27/2,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.10

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