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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.65, 4,194.09 and 848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.65, 4,194.09 and 848.01 is: 1,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.65 : 4,194.09 = 848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.65/4,194.09 = 848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.65x = 4,194.09 × 848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.65x = 3,556,630.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,630.26/2,795.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.20

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