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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.18, 4,192.98 and 1,152.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.18, 4,192.98 and 1,152.50 is: 1,728.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.18 : 4,192.98 = 1,152.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.18/4,192.98 = 1,152.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.18x = 4,192.98 × 1,152.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.18x = 4,832,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,832,409.45/2,795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.84

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