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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.67, 4,194.51 and 848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.67, 4,194.51 and 848.40 is: 1,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.67 : 4,194.51 = 848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.67/4,194.51 = 848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.67x = 4,194.51 × 848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.67x = 3,558,622.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,622.28/2,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.45

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