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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.57, 4,192.95 and 847.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.57, 4,192.95 and 847.93 is: 1,271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.57 : 4,192.95 = 847.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.57/4,192.95 = 847.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.57x = 4,192.95 × 847.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.57x = 3,555,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,328.09/2,795.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.77

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