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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.46, 4,191.70 and 1,329.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.46, 4,191.70 and 1,329.18 is: 1,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.46 : 4,191.70 = 1,329.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.46/4,191.70 = 1,329.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.46x = 4,191.70 × 1,329.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.46x = 5,571,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,523.81/2,794.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.77

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