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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.44, 4,192.38 and 1,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.44, 4,192.38 and 1,062.12 is: 1,593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.44 : 4,192.38 = 1,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.44/4,192.38 = 1,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.44x = 4,192.38 × 1,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.44x = 4,452,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,810.65/2,794.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.45

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