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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.07, 4,192.61 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.07, 4,192.61 and 715.08 is: 1,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.07 : 4,192.61 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.07/4,192.61 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.07x = 4,192.61 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.07x = 2,998,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,051.56/2,795.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.62

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