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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.34, 4,195.90 and 948.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.34, 4,195.90 and 948.46 is: 1,422.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.34 : 4,195.90 = 948.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.34/4,195.90 = 948.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.34x = 4,195.90 × 948.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.34x = 3,979,630.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,630.08/2,797.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.65

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