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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.52, 4,193.37 and 847.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.52, 4,193.37 and 847.74 is: 1,271.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.52 : 4,193.37 = 847.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.52/4,193.37 = 847.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.52x = 4,193.37 × 847.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.52x = 3,554,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,887.48/2,795.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.64

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