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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.08, 4,192.88 and 846.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.08, 4,192.88 and 846.94 is: 1,270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.08 : 4,192.88 = 846.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.08/4,192.88 = 846.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.08x = 4,192.88 × 846.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.08x = 3,551,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,117.79/2,795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.49

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