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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.87, 4,194.23 and 1,151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.87, 4,194.23 and 1,151.42 is: 1,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.87 : 4,194.23 = 1,151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.87/4,194.23 = 1,151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.87x = 4,194.23 × 1,151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.87x = 4,829,300.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,829,300.06/2,794.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.92

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