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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.61, 4,194.45 and 1,754.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.61, 4,194.45 and 1,754.46 is: 2,635.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.61 : 4,194.45 = 1,754.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.61/4,194.45 = 1,754.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.61x = 4,194.45 × 1,754.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.61x = 7,358,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,358,994.75/2,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.17

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