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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.72, 4,194.02 and 847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.72, 4,194.02 and 847.68 is: 1,271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.72 : 4,194.02 = 847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.72/4,194.02 = 847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.72x = 4,194.02 × 847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.72x = 3,555,186.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,186.87/2,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.65

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