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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.80, 4,194.08 and 848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.80, 4,194.08 and 848.32 is: 1,272.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.80 : 4,194.08 = 848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.80/4,194.08 = 848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.80x = 4,194.08 × 848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.80x = 3,557,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,921.95/2,796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.14

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