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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.37, 4,193.04 and 715.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.37, 4,193.04 and 715.37 is: 1,073.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.37 : 4,193.04 = 715.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.37/4,193.04 = 715.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.37x = 4,193.04 × 715.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.37x = 2,999,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,550.48/2,795.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.04

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