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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,794.99, 4,193.16 and 1,040.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,794.99, 4,193.16 and 1,040.05 is: 1,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,794.99 : 4,193.16 = 1,040.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,794.99/4,193.16 = 1,040.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,794.99x = 4,193.16 × 1,040.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,794.99x = 4,361,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,096.06/2,794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.33

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