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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.38, 4,271.78 and 795.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.38, 4,271.78 and 795.38 is: 1,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.38 : 4,271.78 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.38/4,271.78 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.38x = 4,271.78 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.38x = 3,397,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,669.01/2,847.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.26

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