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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.96, 4,190.31 and 1,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.96, 4,190.31 and 1,150.28 is: 1,725.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.96 : 4,190.31 = 1,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.96/4,190.31 = 1,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.96x = 4,190.31 × 1,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.96x = 4,820,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,008.84/2,792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.77

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