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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.86, 4,193.80 and 848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.86, 4,193.80 and 848.08 is: 1,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.86 : 4,193.80 = 848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.86/4,193.80 = 848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.86x = 4,193.80 × 848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.86x = 3,556,677.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,677.90/2,795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.12

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