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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.06, 4,189.49 and 1,151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.06, 4,189.49 and 1,151.74 is: 1,726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.06 : 4,189.49 = 1,151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.06/4,189.49 = 1,151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.06x = 4,189.49 × 1,151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.06x = 4,825,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825,203.21/2,794.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.95

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