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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.28, 4,191.56 and 1,063.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.28, 4,191.56 and 1,063.04 is: 1,594.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.28 : 4,191.56 = 1,063.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.28/4,191.56 = 1,063.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.28x = 4,191.56 × 1,063.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.28x = 4,455,795.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455,795.94/2,794.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.61

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