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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.46, 4,194.68 and 848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.46, 4,194.68 and 848.66 is: 1,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.46 : 4,194.68 = 848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.46/4,194.68 = 848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.46x = 4,194.68 × 848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.46x = 3,559,857.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,857.13/2,796.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.99

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