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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.06, 4,192.76 and 847.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.06, 4,192.76 and 847.28 is: 1,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.06 : 4,192.76 = 847.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.06/4,192.76 = 847.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.06x = 4,192.76 × 847.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.06x = 3,552,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,454.29/2,795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.97

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