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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.32, 4,196.52 and 948.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.32, 4,196.52 and 948.75 is: 1,423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.32 : 4,196.52 = 948.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.32/4,196.52 = 948.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.32x = 4,196.52 × 948.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.32x = 3,981,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,448.35/2,797.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.31

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