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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.17, 4,193.19 and 846.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.17, 4,193.19 and 846.91 is: 1,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.17 : 4,193.19 = 846.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.17/4,193.19 = 846.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.17x = 4,193.19 × 846.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.17x = 3,551,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,254.54/2,795.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.50

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