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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.48, 4,195.26 and 848.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.48, 4,195.26 and 848.97 is: 1,273.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.48 : 4,195.26 = 848.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.48/4,195.26 = 848.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.48x = 4,195.26 × 848.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.48x = 3,561,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,649.88/2,796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.62

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