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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.94, 4,194.51 and 848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.94, 4,194.51 and 848.29 is: 1,272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.94 : 4,194.51 = 848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.94/4,194.51 = 848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.94x = 4,194.51 × 848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.94x = 3,558,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,160.89/2,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.62

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