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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,795.61, 2,695.96 and 1,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,795.61, 2,695.96 and 1,017.14 is: 1,527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,795.61 : 2,695.96 = 1,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,795.61/2,695.96 = 1,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,795.61x = 2,695.96 × 1,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,795.61x = 2,742,157.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,157.48/1,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.15

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