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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.81, 4,192.17 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.81, 4,192.17 and 714.80 is: 1,072.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.81 : 4,192.17 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.81/4,192.17 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.81x = 4,192.17 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.81x = 2,996,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,542.83/2,794.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.18

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