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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.41, 4,193.25 and 715.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.41, 4,193.25 and 715.43 is: 1,073.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.41 : 4,193.25 = 715.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.41/4,193.25 = 715.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.41x = 4,193.25 × 715.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.41x = 2,999,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,968.15/2,795.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.18

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