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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.42, 4,193.57 and 847.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.42, 4,193.57 and 847.16 is: 1,270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.42 : 4,193.57 = 847.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.42/4,193.57 = 847.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.42x = 4,193.57 × 847.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.42x = 3,552,620.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,620.53/2,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.87

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