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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.94, 4,187.98 and 1,477.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.94, 4,187.98 and 1,477.41 is: 2,215.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.94 : 4,187.98 = 1,477.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.94/4,187.98 = 1,477.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.94x = 4,187.98 × 1,477.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.94x = 6,187,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,352.44/2,792.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.35

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