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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.29, 4,193.98 and 947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.29, 4,193.98 and 947.38 is: 1,420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.29 : 4,193.98 = 947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.29/4,193.98 = 947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.29x = 4,193.98 × 947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.29x = 3,973,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,292.77/2,796.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.92

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