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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.66, 4,189.64 and 1,038.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.66, 4,189.64 and 1,038.90 is: 1,558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.66 : 4,189.64 = 1,038.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.66/4,189.64 = 1,038.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.66x = 4,189.64 × 1,038.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.66x = 4,352,611.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,352,611.80/2,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.59

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