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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.37, 4,194.76 and 848.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.37, 4,194.76 and 848.73 is: 1,273.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.37 : 4,194.76 = 848.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.37/4,194.76 = 848.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.37x = 4,194.76 × 848.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.37x = 3,560,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,218.65/2,796.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.16

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