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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.34, 4,189.77 and 1,496.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.34, 4,189.77 and 1,496.10 is: 2,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.34 : 4,189.77 = 1,496.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.34/4,189.77 = 1,496.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.34x = 4,189.77 × 1,496.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.34x = 6,268,314.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,268,314.90/2,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.42

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