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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.84, 4,189.89 and 1,014.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.84, 4,189.89 and 1,014.69 is: 1,521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.84 : 4,189.89 = 1,014.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.84/4,189.89 = 1,014.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.84x = 4,189.89 × 1,014.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.84x = 4,251,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,439.48/2,793.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.72

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