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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.96, 4,192.45 and 1,040.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.96, 4,192.45 and 1,040.35 is: 1,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.96 : 4,192.45 = 1,040.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.96/4,192.45 = 1,040.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.96x = 4,192.45 × 1,040.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.96x = 4,361,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,615.36/2,794.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.53

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