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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.67, 4,195.01 and 947.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.67, 4,195.01 and 947.78 is: 1,421.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.67 : 4,195.01 = 947.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.67/4,195.01 = 947.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.67x = 4,195.01 × 947.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.67x = 3,975,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975,946.58/2,796.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421.67

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