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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.62, 4,190.49 and 1,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.62, 4,190.49 and 1,150.86 is: 1,725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.62 : 4,190.49 = 1,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.62/4,190.49 = 1,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.62x = 4,190.49 × 1,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.62x = 4,822,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,667.32/2,794.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.70

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