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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,794.10, 2,691.96 and 972.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,794.10, 2,691.96 and 972.22 is: 1,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,794.10 : 2,691.96 = 972.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,794.10/2,691.96 = 972.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,794.10x = 2,691.96 × 972.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,794.10x = 2,617,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,177.35/1,794.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.77

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