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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.48, 4,193.92 and 847.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.48, 4,193.92 and 847.58 is: 1,271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.48 : 4,193.92 = 847.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.48/4,193.92 = 847.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.48x = 4,193.92 × 847.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.48x = 3,554,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,682.71/2,795.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.58

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