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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.36, 4,192.62 and 1,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.36, 4,192.62 and 1,255 is: 1,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.36 : 4,192.62 = 1,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.36/4,192.62 = 1,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.36x = 4,192.62 × 1,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.36x = 5,261,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261,738.10/2,794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.99

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