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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.27, 4,195.86 and 948.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.27, 4,195.86 and 948.37 is: 1,422.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.27 : 4,195.86 = 948.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.27/4,195.86 = 948.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.27x = 4,195.86 × 948.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.27x = 3,979,227.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,227.75/2,797.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.54

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