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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.50, 4,271.97 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.50, 4,271.97 and 795.50 is: 1,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.50 : 4,271.97 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.50/4,271.97 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.50x = 4,271.97 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.50x = 3,398,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,352.14/2,847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.45

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