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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.93, 4,194.81 and 822.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.93, 4,194.81 and 822.03 is: 1,232.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.93 : 4,194.81 = 822.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.93/4,194.81 = 822.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.93x = 4,194.81 × 822.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.93x = 3,448,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,250.60/2,796.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.87

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