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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.12, 4,192.66 and 715.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.12, 4,192.66 and 715.12 is: 1,072.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.12 : 4,192.66 = 715.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.12/4,192.66 = 715.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.12x = 4,192.66 × 715.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.12x = 2,998,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,234.06/2,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.67

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