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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.31, 4,189.86 and 1,149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.31, 4,189.86 and 1,149.50 is: 1,723.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.31 : 4,189.86 = 1,149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.31/4,189.86 = 1,149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.31x = 4,189.86 × 1,149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.31x = 4,816,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,244.07/2,794.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.59

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