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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.89, 4,188.83 and 1,330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.89, 4,188.83 and 1,330.68 is: 1,994.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.89 : 4,188.83 = 1,330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.89/4,188.83 = 1,330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.89x = 4,188.83 × 1,330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.89x = 5,573,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,985.65/2,794.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.35

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