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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.32, 4,189.80 and 1,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.32, 4,189.80 and 1,151.94 is: 1,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.32 : 4,189.80 = 1,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.32/4,189.80 = 1,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.32x = 4,189.80 × 1,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.32x = 4,826,398.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,398.21/2,794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.22

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