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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.97, 4,193.96 and 848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.97, 4,193.96 and 848.18 is: 1,272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.97 : 4,193.96 = 848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.97/4,193.96 = 848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.97x = 4,193.96 × 848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.97x = 3,557,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,232.99/2,795.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.27

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