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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.31, 4,191.36 and 1,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.31, 4,191.36 and 1,150.50 is: 1,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.31 : 4,191.36 = 1,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.31/4,191.36 = 1,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.31x = 4,191.36 × 1,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.31x = 4,822,159.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822,159.68/2,795.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.09

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