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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.48, 4,193.21 and 847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.48, 4,193.21 and 847.68 is: 1,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.48 : 4,193.21 = 847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.48/4,193.21 = 847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.48x = 4,193.21 × 847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.48x = 3,554,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,500.25/2,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.52

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