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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.63, 4,195.86 and 849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.63, 4,195.86 and 849.40 is: 1,273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.63 : 4,195.86 = 849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.63/4,195.86 = 849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.63x = 4,195.86 × 849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.63x = 3,563,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,963.48/2,797.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.92

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