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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.56, 4,195.45 and 848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.56, 4,195.45 and 848.91 is: 1,273.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.56 : 4,195.45 = 848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.56/4,195.45 = 848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.56x = 4,195.45 × 848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.56x = 3,561,559.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,559.46/2,796.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.55

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