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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.98, 4,195.20 and 849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.98, 4,195.20 and 849.20 is: 1,273.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.98 : 4,195.20 = 849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.98/4,195.20 = 849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.98x = 4,195.20 × 849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.98x = 3,562,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,549.11/2,796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.71

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