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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.53, 4,190.31 and 1,062.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.53, 4,190.31 and 1,062.15 is: 1,593.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.53 : 4,190.31 = 1,062.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.53/4,190.31 = 1,062.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.53x = 4,190.31 × 1,062.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.53x = 4,450,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,737.77/2,793.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.23

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