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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.74, 4,195.14 and 848.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.74, 4,195.14 and 848.96 is: 1,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.74 : 4,195.14 = 848.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.74/4,195.14 = 848.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.74x = 4,195.14 × 848.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.74x = 3,561,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,506.05/2,796.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.45

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