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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.92, 4,197.06 and 948.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.92, 4,197.06 and 948.51 is: 1,422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.92 : 4,197.06 = 948.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.92/4,197.06 = 948.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.92x = 4,197.06 × 948.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.92x = 3,980,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,953.38/2,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.83

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