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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.53, 4,179.56 and 2,694.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.53, 4,179.56 and 2,694.11 is: 4,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.53 : 4,179.56 = 2,694.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.53/4,179.56 = 2,694.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.53x = 4,179.56 × 2,694.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.53x = 11,260,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,260,202.48/2,792.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.26

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