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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.36, 4,192.16 and 1,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.36, 4,192.16 and 1,063 is: 1,594.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.36 : 4,192.16 = 1,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.36/4,192.16 = 1,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.36x = 4,192.16 × 1,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.36x = 4,456,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,266.08/2,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.74

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