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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.05, 4,192.37 and 714.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.05, 4,192.37 and 714.97 is: 1,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.05 : 4,192.37 = 714.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.05/4,192.37 = 714.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.05x = 4,192.37 × 714.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.05x = 2,997,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,394.24/2,795.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.40

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