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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.64, 4,193.04 and 847.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.64, 4,193.04 and 847.62 is: 1,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.64 : 4,193.04 = 847.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.64/4,193.04 = 847.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.64x = 4,193.04 × 847.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.64x = 3,554,104.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,104.56/2,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.30

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