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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.26, 4,194.79 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.26, 4,194.79 and 848.63 is: 1,273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.26 : 4,194.79 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.26/4,194.79 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.26x = 4,194.79 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.26x = 3,559,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,799.42/2,796.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.06

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