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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.04, 4,193.32 and 848.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.04, 4,193.32 and 848.26 is: 1,272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.04 : 4,193.32 = 848.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.04/4,193.32 = 848.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.04x = 4,193.32 × 848.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.04x = 3,557,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,025.62/2,796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.17

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