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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.92, 4,193.88 and 848.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.92, 4,193.88 and 848.14 is: 1,272.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.92 : 4,193.88 = 848.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.92/4,193.88 = 848.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.92x = 4,193.88 × 848.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.92x = 3,556,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,983.72/2,795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.21

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