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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.45, 4,194.12 and 848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.45, 4,194.12 and 848.19 is: 1,272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.45 : 4,194.12 = 848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.45/4,194.12 = 848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.45x = 4,194.12 × 848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.45x = 3,557,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,410.64/2,796.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.12

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