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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.30, 4,195.08 and 947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.30, 4,195.08 and 947.30 is: 1,421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.30 : 4,195.08 = 947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.30/4,195.08 = 947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.30x = 4,195.08 × 947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.30x = 3,973,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,978.31/2,796.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.16

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