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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.71, 4,189.98 and 1,405.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.71, 4,189.98 and 1,405.33 is: 2,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.71 : 4,189.98 = 1,405.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.71/4,189.98 = 1,405.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.71x = 4,189.98 × 1,405.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.71x = 5,888,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,888,304.59/2,792.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.46

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