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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.14, 4,193.79 and 848.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.14, 4,193.79 and 848.12 is: 1,272.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.14 : 4,193.79 = 848.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.14/4,193.79 = 848.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.14x = 4,193.79 × 848.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.14x = 3,556,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,837.17/2,796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.05

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