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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.66, 4,185.60 and 1,334.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.66, 4,185.60 and 1,334.83 is: 1,999.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.66 : 4,185.60 = 1,334.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.66/4,185.60 = 1,334.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.66x = 4,185.60 × 1,334.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.66x = 5,587,064.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,064.45/2,794.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.19

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