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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.08, 4,185.96 and 1,149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.08, 4,185.96 and 1,149.04 is: 1,722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.08 : 4,185.96 = 1,149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.08/4,185.96 = 1,149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.08x = 4,185.96 × 1,149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.08x = 4,809,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,835.48/2,792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.67

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