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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.50, 4,197.17 and 849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.50, 4,197.17 and 849.71 is: 1,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.50 : 4,197.17 = 849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.50/4,197.17 = 849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.50x = 4,197.17 × 849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.50x = 3,566,377.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,377.32/2,797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.84

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