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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.95, 4,193.93 and 848.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.95, 4,193.93 and 848.17 is: 1,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.95 : 4,193.93 = 848.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.95/4,193.93 = 848.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.95x = 4,193.93 × 848.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.95x = 3,557,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,157.24/2,795.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.25

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