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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.33, 4,194.52 and 848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.33, 4,194.52 and 848.53 is: 1,272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.33 : 4,194.52 = 848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.33/4,194.52 = 848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.33x = 4,194.52 × 848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.33x = 3,559,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,179.18/2,796.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.80

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