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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.08, 4,195.33 and 948.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.08, 4,195.33 and 948.14 is: 1,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.08 : 4,195.33 = 948.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.08/4,195.33 = 948.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.08x = 4,195.33 × 948.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.08x = 3,977,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,755.45/2,797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.11

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