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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.70, 4,195.06 and 848.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.70, 4,195.06 and 848.92 is: 1,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.70 : 4,195.06 = 848.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.70/4,195.06 = 848.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.70x = 4,195.06 × 848.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.70x = 3,561,257.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,257.73/2,796.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.38

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