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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.69, 4,195.05 and 848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.69, 4,195.05 and 848.91 is: 1,273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.69 : 4,195.05 = 848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.69/4,195.05 = 848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.69x = 4,195.05 × 848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.69x = 3,561,219.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,219.90/2,796.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.37

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