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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.29, 4,196.46 and 947.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.29, 4,196.46 and 947.91 is: 1,422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.29 : 4,196.46 = 947.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.29/4,196.46 = 947.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.29x = 4,196.46 × 947.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.29x = 3,977,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,866.40/2,797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.04

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