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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.73, 4,194.82 and 848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.73, 4,194.82 and 848.95 is: 1,273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.73 : 4,194.82 = 848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.73/4,194.82 = 848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.73x = 4,194.82 × 848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.73x = 3,561,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,183.01/2,796.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.34

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